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China mine blast death toll rises to 54: govt
Beijing (AFP) Sept 15, 2009 The death toll from a gas explosion last week at a coal mine in central China has risen to 54, with 25 others still trapped, the government's work safety watchdog said Tuesday. The State Administration of Work Safety said in a statement on its website that rescue efforts were continuing in the city of Pingdingshan in Henan province, but that the mine shafts had been damaged in the blast. A total of 93 people were working in the mine at the time of the explosion last Tuesday. Fourteen managed to escape, officials said. The official Xinhua news agency, citing rescuers, said hopes were fading for the 25 trapped miners, describing their chances for survival as "slim". The accident prompted officials to call for a massive safety review in the city's 157 mines, which have been temporarily shut down. China's coal mines are among the most dangerous in the world, with safety standards often ignored in the quest for profits and the drive to meet surging demand for coal -- the source of about 70 percent of China's energy. Official figures show that more than 3,200 workers died in collieries last year, but independent labour groups say the actual figure could be much higher, as many accidents are covered up in order to avoid costly mine shutdowns. Share This Article With Planet Earth
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Death toll rises to 42 in China mine blast: state mediaBeijing (AFP) Sept 9, 2009 The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in central China has risen to 42, with 37 workers still trapped underground, state media reported Wednesday, citing local officials. The deadly blast, the latest to rock the notoriously dangerous coal mining industry here, took place early Tuesday in a small mine in Pingdingshan city in Henan province, officials said. Two city officials ... read more |
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