A significant construction site accident occurred in 2013 during the expansion of a cement plant in Chhattisgarh, India, when a large chimney under construction collapsed, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries among workers. The type of accident was a structural collapse during formwork removal and concrete curing operations. The immediate cause of the accident was the premature removal of supporting scaffolding and shuttering before the concrete had achieved adequate strength. Reports indicated that the structure was raised rapidly to meet project deadlines, and proper curing time was not allowed. Additionally, there were deficiencies in supervision, quality control, and structural stability assessment. The absence of adequate temporary supports and failure to follow safe engineering practices contributed significantly to the collapse. The human consequences were severe. Several workers lost their lives as they were working on and around the chimney when it gave way. Many others sustained serious injuries, including fractures, spinal injuries, and internal trauma. Most of the affected workers were contract laborers with limited access to medical insurance and social security benefits, which compounded the social and economic impact on their families. The psychological trauma experienced by survivors