The Antamina Mining Company a statement issued after knowing the tragic accident left by a deceased worker and another injured in the Yanacancha camp, located in Áncash. Through the pronouncement, the company deeply regretted what happened and expressed its condolences to the family of Edwin Colquewho served as Senior Operations Manager.
Given this fact, the company decided paralyze your operations momentaryuntil the corresponding proceedings are concluded.
The accident occurred during working hours, when a approximately 300 tons truck He crushed the vehicle in which he moved with another worker. The case is still under investigation. Likewise, representatives of the Public Ministry to perform the lifting of the body.
For its part, the National Superintendence of Labor Control (Sunafil) He informed that the issuance of “inspection orders” have been arranged to support the investigation of the accident.
This is not the first tragic incident recorded in the Minera. On July 24, 2024, Domingo Vega Mallqui He lost his life as he was in functions.
On that occasion, the company did not issue an official statement aimed at the media, but it did inform its workers through an email. A temporary stoppage of activities for security reasons were also proceeded.
He Supervisory Agency for Energy and Mining Investment (Osinergmin) He indicated that his technical team is on its way to the Mining Unit, with the aim of carrying out an exhaustive inspection. The supervision will be focused on verifying compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations in Miningwhich aims to guarantee operations under safe conditions and prevent future work accidents.
“Minera Antamina has reported a total stop for one day, according to its security protocol, and the beginning of the respective investigations,” reads the statement of the entity assigned to the Ministry.
In the same way, it was specified that the Total paralysis of activities For a day, the purpose of facilitating internal research that allows clarifying the circumstances of the accident.
Osinergmin He warned that, if breaches in mining safety standards, the corresponding sanction processes will be initiated, which could include economic fines or other administrative measuresdepending on the severity of the infractions detected.
According to the regulation approved by the Ministry of Energy and Minesthe importance of providing appropriate personal protection equipmentas the authors -class respirators in coal mines. These devices must guarantee minimum protection for 30 minutes against dangerous gases, such as carbon monoxide.
In addition, specific measures are established for the storage, transport and manipulation of concentrates, including the moisture control of stacked concentrates and the need to have adequate infrastructure (waterproofed floors, reinforced walls) that prevents risks.
It also highlights the importance of security committees, which have the task of promoting job security, calling monthly meetings and ensuring compliance with regulations by the company. To investigate accidents, design training programs and ensure that appropriate procedures are followed to handle risk situations. These are some points that must be taken into account.
