A 30 year old Drill Rig Operator at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Chililabombwe has died after being hit by a machine underground.
KCM Manager Public Relations and Communications Shapi Shachinda confirmed the development.
Mr. Shachinda said Kafukanya Ngosa an employee of one of KCM’S contractors CMC Bomar, succumbed to injuries sustained after he was hit by a boom of a Jumbo underground around 23 hours last evening.
He said operations at the scene of the accident have been suspended to pave way for both internal investigations and by the Mine Safety Department.
Mr. Shachinda said the next of kin have been informed about the fatality.
He has since wished the bereaved family God’s guidance during this trying time.
Yet another sad story for the miner. MHSRIP
it is sad story, sorry
MHSRIEP. We seem to be having these fatal accidents more often at KCM. What’s happening? ZCCM used to emphasize that “safety is not a game of chance” and I wonder whether KCM has the same policy today.
If these accidents are not enough evidence to prove these Indians aint the right people for the mine then I don’t know what we still waiting. perhaps an accident for the labour minister while touring the site will make a wake up call. Can the relevant authority please look into this. one soul lost cant be replaced with anything even cash for compensation.
First and foremost KCM is on a death bed. The best is to prepare for the worst!
Secondly accidents don’t just happen,they are caused. The current KCM management is a bunch of ‘pretenders most of whom can’t see beyond their noses, this has been tolerated by weak corrupt unions who only represent ‘their bellies,
The governmet inspectors are the worst!
A fatal accident is simply a source of income, this is where you get real actors.
One wonders, is corruption only restricted to the government?
He is my cousin’s son. Condolences to my family back home.