BCL records highest number of deaths nationally

Friday, September 25, 2015

BCL recorded the highest deaths in mines across the country in 2015, Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) president Jack Tlhagale told delegates at the union’s ongoing elective congress in Gaborone yesterday.

“That BCL tops the list with 11 deaths is a matter of great concern in regard to deteriorating levels of safety in that mine,” Tlhagale said.

According to Tlhagale, the situation is so dire that between January and February 2015, the mine had seven fatal accidents and 89 lost time (reportable) injuries. He said preventable occurrences at BCL confirm that another major disaster is looming.

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BCL records highest number of deaths nationally

BCL recorded the highest deaths in mines across the country in 2015, Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) president Jack Tlhagale told delegates at the union’s ongoing elective congress in Gaborone yesterday.

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