Here is a link to IndustriALL’s statement on the deadly explosion at PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel (ITSS), a company based in the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) in Central Sulawesi. The explosion, which happened during repairs to a smelter furnace, resulted in the tragic deaths of 18 mine workers and injuries to 41 others. Initial investigations revealed that a furnace leakage and the presence of oxygen tanks caused the explosion. “We call for a thorough investigation against ITSS for deliberately subjecting workers to dangerous working conditions. The company must take full responsibility for the accident and provide compensations to workers and their families. All companies located in IMIP must engage trade unions in improving safety standards, both ITSS and IMIP must stop intimidating workers who document workplace accidents.” Said Iwan Kusmawan, chairperson of IndustriALL Indonesia Council and SPN’s head of international department.
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