Ministry continuing probe into `catastrophic’ explosion at Hack Rice Mill

The aftermath of the `catastrophic’ boiler explosion

The Ministry of Labour yesterday said that it is continuing its probe into the “catastrophic” boiler explosion that gravely injured three young men on Thursday afternoon at Hack Rice Mill, Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice, Region Five.

In a statement, the ministry said that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Officer,  Neza King, and Regional OSH Officer,  Babita Singh, yesterday visited the site with Steam Boiler Examiner of Yhann Engineering,  Mark Yhann, to interview the mill owner and examine the site of the explosion.

Statements were taken from the owner, and interviews will be conducted with the victims during this week.