This year was the “worst” for industrial deaths with over 24 deaths recorded and over half of these occurring in the mining sector, according to the end of year report from the Labour Ministry.
“In spite of efforts, 2010 was a sad year as there were over 24 industrial deaths. The highest year for industrial deaths in recent times and a 400% increase over 2007,” the report, released yesterday, said. More than 50% of the deaths occurred in the mining sector with another 17% in the forestry sector. More than half of those who died were between the ages of 15 and 35 years, particularly in the mining and forestry sectors.
“[Minister of Labour Manzoor Nadir] said that too many chances are being taken with the lives of the workers. He said that we have to reduce the risks of accidents and try to eliminate them from workplaces. These are avoidable loss of life and
