An employee of the North-Mine company, which is a subcontractor at the Zagrad mine in Nikšić Župa, MB (22) from Turkey, was injured in an accident that happened on the night between December 7 and 8, the Workers' Party announced.
"We have pointed out many times that the injuries of workers are being covered up, however, as there is fear among workers due to losing their jobs, the public does not know about unpleasant events. Therefore, we appeal to the labor inspectorate to do its job. The Workers' Party will enforce justice and respect for the working class in Montenegro through the institutions of the system, the Assembly and the Government," said the President of the Workers' Party, Maksim Vučinić.
As "Vijesti" unofficially learns, the accident occurred when the stone sub-wall fell on him while MB was drilling in the pit. He was transported to the Clinical Center, and according to "Vijesti" information from that health facility, they informed the Podgorica Security Center that they have a Turkish citizen who was injured at work.
"We sent a team to secure the scene, and we informed the prosecutor on duty about the case and conducted an investigation together with the mining inspector," the police told "Vijesti".
According to "Vijesti" information, the injured worker gave a statement in the presence of an interpreter, and the police will also take a statement from the workers who were present at the time of the incident. The prosecutor's office told "Vijesti" that the acting prosecutor will make a statement about the case when he receives all the necessary documentation.
As the company Uniprom-metali, which manages the bauxite mines in Nikšić, told "Vijesta" MB is "according to the medical report in good health and will be released for home treatment from Friday".
"For the specific accident that happened on December 8, when an employee who is a citizen of Turkey was injured, a procedure was carried out in accordance with the law, the mining inspector was informed, who, together with the state prosecutor and representatives of the police administration, conducted an on-site investigation," it says. in response Uniprom metals.
They said that North-mine has been working on the Zagrad mine since July of the current year, that it employs 42 workers, of which 26 are from Montenegro and 16 from Turkey, as well as that all employees are qualified for the workplace where they work.
"All of them are insured in accordance with the law, they have a medical certificate of medical fitness and a certificate of training for safe work. All employees are insured for the full amount of their salary, with beneficial working experience, and they are regularly paid their salaries with the associated taxes and contributions, which can be verified by reviewing the financial statements. Inspections are regularly carried out by the republican inspection, and there are records of the inspection", Uniprom metals conclude.
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