Russia: Worker killed in accident at Lebedinsky mining & processing plant
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Date Reported: 24 Mag 2021
Location: Russia
Companies
JSC Holding Company Metalloinvest - Parent Company , Lebedinsky mining & processing plant JSC - SubsidiaryProjects
Lebedinsky mining & processing plant - OperationAffected
Total individuals affected: 1
Workers: ( 1 - Russia , Mining , Men )Issues
Deaths , Occupational Health & SafetyResponse
Response sought: No
Source type: News outlet
[Summary translation prepared by Business & Human Rights Resource Centre]
Lebedinsky GOK commented on death of an employee, 24 May 2021
On 23 May, an accident occurred at Lebedinsky GOK. According to the company, a 60-year-old track fitter fell under a railway train that was moving forward loaded with dump trucks. As a result of the accident, the employee received injuries incompatible with life.
A special commission is currently working at the scene of the accident to establish all the circumstances and causes of the tragedy. According to preliminary information, the accident was caused by the employee's own negligence.