Kazakhstan: 52-year-old worker died at the Kazzinc lead plant, authorities investigate accident
Summary
Date Reported: 15 Sep 2022
Location: Kazakhstan
Companies
Glencore - Parent Company , Kazzinc - SubsidiaryProjects
Ust-Kamenogorsk Metallurgical Complex - OperationAffected
Total individuals affected: 1
Workers: ( Number unknown - Kazakhstan , Mining , Men )Issues
Occupational Health & Safety , DeathsResponse
Response sought: No
Source type: News outlet
A 52-year-old worker died at the Kazzinc LLP lead plant, 19 September, 2022
...A pre-trial investigation is being conducted into this fact under Article 156 part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (violation of safety rules resulting in the death of a person through negligence), and an appropriate examination has been appointed...
According to the Department of Ecology of East Kazakhstan region, an employee of the Ust-Kamenogorsk metallurgical complex of Kazzinc LLP received injuries incompatible with life during scheduled drilling and blasting operations to clean the shaft furnace of the smelting shop...
“There was no damage to production premises, equipment or disruptions to the technological process. Since 17 September 2022, the work of the main workshops of the lead plant has been suspended. Since September 19, the Isasmelt Pt furnace has also been stopped,” the department informed.