Uralkali Will Pay Compensation To Deceased Worker’s Family

19.02.2010 — News

THE PERM KRAI.

In the morning 18 February 2010 as a result of an accident at the mine of the Second Mining Authority (BKPRU-2) of JSC Uralkali a tunnelling combine machinist has died. The company's management has expressed deep condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. A compensation will be paid to the victim's family.

The JSC Uralkali informed RusBusinessNews that there has been a gas and ore blow out in the mineshaft. The tunnel back has partially collapsed as a result The combine and its machinist got stuck under the collapsed material.

Providing safe working environment for the employees is the top priority for JSC Uralkali. An official investigation of causes of the accident will be conducted in the nearest future; the results of the investigation will help preventing similar occurrences in the future. This event will not reflect on the company's production plans.