Kumba Resources - Fatal Accident At Thabazimbi Min
Kumba Resources - Fatal Accident at Thabazimbi Mine
KUMBA TO LAUNCH THOROUGH INVESTIGATION INTO FATAL ACCIDENT AT THABAZIMBI MINE
It is with regret that Kumba Resources ("Kumba") reports that an accident at its
Thabazimbi Mine in Limpopo Province has claimed the life of one of its
contractors.
The contractor, whose name is being withheld until his next of kin has been
informed, was tipping waste rock when his truck went over the safety brim and
he fell out of the truck. He sustained serious head injuries which led to his
death.
According to Jan Grimes, Kumba`s general manager of safety, health and
environment, a thorough investigation will be launched into the accident in
conjunction with the Department of Minerals and Energy.
Dr Con Fauconnier, chief executive of Kumba Resources, and members of top
management immediately travelled to Thabazimbi to offer support and to convey
their condolences. "Our people are of the utmost importance to us," Dr
Fauconnier said. "Safety is a top priority at Kumba, because we value the life
each and every person working at our operations, " he added.
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Note
Kumba Resources Ltd, one of the largest South African-based mining companies
listed on the JSE Securities Exchange, is a focused metals and mining company
with a diverse commodity portfolio consisting of iron ore, heavy minerals, coal,
base metals and industrial minerals. www.kumbaresources.com
Date: 26/07/2002 12:59:05 PM Produced by the JSE SENS Department
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