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PM asks for prompt actions to fix consequences of serious workplace accident in Yen Bai

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 22 signed a dispatch asking for prompt actions to fix the consequences of a serious workplace accident that happened in a cement factory in the northern province of Yen Bai the same day, as well as measures to support victims.
PM asks for prompt actions to fix consequences of serious workplace accident in Yen Bai ảnh 1Leaders of Yen Bai visit the injured victims of the accident (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh onApril 22 signed a dispatch asking for prompt actions to fix theconsequences of a serious workplace accident that happened in a cement factory in the northernprovince of Yen Bai the same day, as well as measures to support victims.

The dispatch, sent to the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, and the People’s Committee ofYen Bai, clarified that the accident occurred at 1:30pm on April 22 during the stonecrushing line repair process at the factory of the Yen Bai Cement and MineralsJSC in Yen Binh district, killing seven workers and injuring three others.

The cause of the accident was initially determined to be a problem with the crusher’s electric motor.
Right after learning about the accident, the PM sent hiscondolences to the families of the victims and directed proivncial leaders tocome to the scene and instruct the fixing of its consequences.

PM asks for prompt actions to fix consequences of serious workplace accident in Yen Bai ảnh 2The factory of the Yen Bai Cement and Minerals JSC in Yen Binh district, Yen Bai province, where the accident happened (Photo: VNA)
The PM requested the head of the provincial People’s Committee to give timely support to families of the deceased and assist the injured, while directing authorised agencies to clarify the reasons behind theincident and dealing with the consequences, thus stabilising thefactory's production.

It is necessary to define the responsibilities of organisationsand individuals in the accident and strictly handle violations (if any), the PMstressed, asking for the strengthening of inspection and examination todiscover and handle violations of regulations on labour safety during themanufacturing of construction materials in Yen Bai, thus absolutely not lettingsimilar cases occur.

The Ministry of Public Security was requested to direct andcoordinate with the police of Yen Bai and relevant agencies to promptlyinvestigate the case and strictly handle legal violations (if any).

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Construction was asked to coordinate with theMinistry of Lalour, Invalids and Social Affairs, the People’s Committee of YenBai and relevant agencies to review regulations, standards and procedures ofexploiting and processing minerals for cement, thus fixingshortcomings and ensuring absolute safety for labourers, according to thedispatch./.
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