The enhanced compensation follows the death of the sixth worker, making the Tengakhat incident the deadliest in Oil India’s history
Dibrugarh: Oil India Limited (OIL) has increased its ex-gratia compensation for the families of six workers killed in the November 6 fire at its Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) in Tengakhat, Assam, from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh each.
The revised assistance was announced on November 11, following the death of the sixth worker on November 10. The incident has become the deadliest in the history of the state-owned oil company, surpassing the casualties recorded during the 2020 Baghjan gas and oil leak crisis.
In addition to OIL’s compensation, the contractor firm employing the workers has announced Rs 10 lakh for each deceased worker’s family and Rs 5 lakh for the family of each injured employee.
The fire broke out around 9.05 am on November 6 in the indirect bath heater area of the facility, which had been under maintenance since November 4. One worker died at the site, while five others later succumbed to their injuries.
Meanwhile, OIL has suspended four personnel responsible for supervising the site and formed an internal inquiry committee to investigate the circumstances behind the accident.
The company has also arranged specialised medical treatment for the injured, with one worker airlifted to Delhi for further care.
OIL said it was coordinating with the affected families to ensure compensation, medical assistance and applicable statutory benefits.
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