The deceased was identified as Arjun Rao, who breathed his last while undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospital.

Seventeen workers were injured in an explosion at a boiler unit in Budawada village of Jaggayapet mandal on July 7.

One of the injured, Avula Venkatesh, died during treatment the same day. Another injured Banavat Swami succumbed to his injuries on 10 July.

Fourteen injured are still undergoing treatment at Gollapudi Andhra Hospital and Manipal Hospital in Tadepalli.

The state government has already ordered an inquiry into the blast.

The company has announced a compensation of Rs 50 lakh each to the families of the deceased. It announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh to each of the seriously injured and Rs 5 lakh to each of the slightly injured employees. District Magistrate Sirjana has also assured that the family of the deceased will be given a job.