Illegal mining blamed for deadly colliery blast
Source: Xinhua |
May 13, 2013, Monday
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A COAL mine gas explosion that killed 28 miners in Sichuan Province was a result of illegal mining, officials said yesterday.
An initial investigation indicated that unauthorized mining at the Taozigou coal mine was the main reason behind the blast.
The explosion was a result of high gas density due to poor ventilation, Fu Jianhua, deputy director of the State Administration of Work Safety, said in Luzhou, where the accident happened.
The administration supervises the country's mining activities.
A total of 108 miners were underground when the blast occurred around 2pm on Saturday in Luxian County of Luzhou.
As of yesterday afternoon, the blast had left 28 miners dead and 18 others injured, including eight in a critical condition.
The injured were sent to a local hospital for treatment, with three remaining in life-threatening condition.
Liu Jie, deputy governor of Sichuan, said the Taozigou coal mine should be shut down "as soon as possible," and production at all coal mines in the province should be suspended for an overhaul.
State Administration of Work Safety Director Yang Dongliang said all licenses of the coal mine must be revoked and the site will be shut down permanently.
He added that a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident should be carried out so that those responsible are dealt with in accordance with the law.
An initial investigation indicated that unauthorized mining at the Taozigou coal mine was the main reason behind the blast.
The explosion was a result of high gas density due to poor ventilation, Fu Jianhua, deputy director of the State Administration of Work Safety, said in Luzhou, where the accident happened.
The administration supervises the country's mining activities.
A total of 108 miners were underground when the blast occurred around 2pm on Saturday in Luxian County of Luzhou.
As of yesterday afternoon, the blast had left 28 miners dead and 18 others injured, including eight in a critical condition.
The injured were sent to a local hospital for treatment, with three remaining in life-threatening condition.
Liu Jie, deputy governor of Sichuan, said the Taozigou coal mine should be shut down "as soon as possible," and production at all coal mines in the province should be suspended for an overhaul.
State Administration of Work Safety Director Yang Dongliang said all licenses of the coal mine must be revoked and the site will be shut down permanently.
He added that a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident should be carried out so that those responsible are dealt with in accordance with the law.
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