Stop trial operation at wood enterprise where a fatal accident occurred

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Lao Cai - The authorities requested to stop the trial operation of Kiet Lam YB Company Limited to investigate the work accident that left 2 people injured and dead.

On November 7, Mr. Nguyen Thai Binh - Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Lao Cai province said: The unit is coordinating with local authorities to resolve the labor accident that caused 2 casualties at Kiet Lam YB Company Limited ( Au Lau Industrial Park).

According to Mr. Nguyen Thai Binh, the factory was approved by the Provincial People's Committee for investment policy and was operating a production line when the incident occurred.

Co quan chuc nang dang dieu tra, lam ro nguyen nhan vu tai nan lao dong khien 2 nguoi thuong vong. Anh: Van Duc
The authorities are investigating and clarifying the cause of the work accident that left 2 people injured and dead. Photo: Van Duc

Mr. Do Viet Bach - Head of Lao Cai Province Industrial Park Management Board also informed that the unit has requested Kiet Lam YB Company Limited to temporarily suspend the trial run so that the authorities can investigate and clarify the incident.

At the same time, coordinate with departments and the People's Committee of Au Lau Ward to grasp the business situation and production activities of enterprises.

Khu bang chuyen san xuat go dam cua Cong ty TNHH Kiet Lam YB. Anh: Van Duc
wood chip production bamboo range of Kiet Lam YB Company Limited. Photo: Van Duc

As reported by Lao Dong, at around 10:45 a.m. on November 4, a serious work accident occurred at Kiet Lam YB Company Limited, where Mr. Bui Duc Truong was the legal representative.

At that time, the mechanical department was assigned to maintain the motor of the conveyor belt to produce wood chips.

After turning off the power and placing warning signs at the control cabinet, Mr. Han Thiet C (born in 1989) and Vu Dinh D (born in 1990, both residing in Quy Mong commune, Lao Cai province) - mechanics and mechanics and repairing agricultural and industrial machinery, climbed onto the runway for maintenance as planned.

Khu vuc nha xuong san xuat go dam va vien nen cua Cong ty TNHH Kiet Lam YB. Anh: Van Duc
The area of the wood chip and tablets factory of Kiet Lam YB Company Limited. Photo: Van Duc

At this time, Mr. Nguyen Huy Giap (because he did not observe the surrounding area) turned on the power switch, causing the conveyor belt to move, causing Mr. C and Mr. D to fall from a height of about 6 meters to the concrete yard.

As soon as they discovered it, workers at the factory took the two workers to the hospital for emergency care.

However, Mr. C died on the road while Mr. D suffered multiple injuries and is currently being treated at Lao Cai Provincial General Hospital 1.

Khu vuc nha may co dien tich khoang hon 4ha. Anh: Van Duc
The factory has an area of over 4 hectares. Photo: Van Duc

Upon receiving the report, the police and the prosecution were present to examine the scene and take witness statements.

Here, the authorities determined that the company was in the process of running a trial to check environmental-related contents.

Cong ty bat dau thu nghiem day truyen khoang 2 thang nay. Anh: Van Duc
The company has been running a trial for about 2 months now.
Cong ty dang mo rong khu vuc san xuat ra phia sau khu san xuat, ha tang dang duoc san gat, hoan thien. Anh: Van Duc
The enterprise is expanding the production area to the back of the factory. Photo: Van Duc

According to the investigation, Kiet Lam YB Company Limited built a wood chip and tabletop processing factory in Au Lau Industrial Park, with an area of 4.457 hectares. The capacity of tablets is 100,000 tons/year and wood chips is 100,000 tons/year.

The total investment capital is 75 billion VND, the current capital is 23 billion VND. Of which, Mr. YU HaiDong (Chinese nationality) accounted for 95% of the capital, Mr. Bui Duc Truong (residing in Phu Tho) accounted for 2.5% and Mr. Dao Dinh Tan (residing in Ha Tinh) accounted for 2.5%.

Khu tap ket san pham go dam cua Cong ty TNHH Kiet Lam YB. Anh: Van Duc
wood chip product gathering area of Kiet Lam YB Company Limited.
Khuon vien nha may san xuat go dam cua Cong ty dang duoc xay dung, hoan thien. Anh: Van Duc
The campus of the company's wood chip factory is under construction and completion.
Cong ty chua co bien bang va ten don vi tai khu vuc cong vao. Anh: Van Duc
The company does not have a signboard and unit name in the gate area. Photo: Van Duc

According to the project's environmental license, Kiet Lam YB Company Limited must fully equip workers with labor protection equipment such as gloves, masks, helmets, and safety belts.

Comply with regulations on labor safety when organizing construction, arrange equipment and machinery appropriately to prevent accidents.

There are barriers and danger signs in places that are likely to fall, fall or be electrocuted. Create a separation fence to separate dangerous areas.

Check the technical specifications and safety conditions of the equipment before putting the equipment into operation...

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