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JOHANNESBURG – Five miners died after being trapped in the Phalaborwa copper mine in Limpopo
Initially, six workers were trapped and the whereabouts of the sixth worker were unknown. He was still alive. 19659002] Palabora Copper confirmed on Sunday evening that it was the victim of a fire on an underground conveyor early Sunday morning.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that a body of workers was brought to the surface while the bodies of four of them were still trapped.
The management of the mine and the officials of the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) were investigating the cause of the incident.
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The Miners' Association and the Construction Union (Amcu) In a statement released Sunday night, the high temperatures, which reached 64 to 67 degrees Celsius, made rescue efforts almost impossible
"Breathing is difficult because of flames damaged ventilation pipes," said the union.
"Amcu sends his most sincere condolences to the relatives and colleagues of the five miners who fell in battle, and the leadership of the AMCU is currently at the mine, praying that the situation will change for good and the remaining worker can be evacuated alive 19659002]
Palabora Mining confirmed that two employees had been found, and that they had unfortunately died.The ongoing rescue operation for the remaining employees.
– Dept Minerals RSA (@DMR_SA) July 15, 2018
Five employees have now been confirmed dead in Palabora Mining. The search for an employee continues. An investigation will begin once the last employee has been found, and the underground fire has been confined and the area declared safe.
– Ministry of Minerals RSA (@DMR_SA) July 15, 2018
The ministry offers its condolences to the families of the deceased.
– Dept Minerals RSA (@DMR_SA) July 15, 2018
Health and safety must remain a priority and employers and employees are urged to remain vigilant and to observe the necessary safety protocols to ensure zero harm is achieved.
– Dept Minerals RSA (@DMR_SA) July 15, 2018
- Editor's Note: This story is under development and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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