JAKARTA - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) admitted that it had deployed a Mine Inspector to investigate the accident incident that occurred in the Mining Business Permit area owned by PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA).
Director General of Minerals and Coal, Tri WInarno, said the investigation by the Mine Inspector was carried out to find out the cause and prevent similar incidents in the future.
"Because PTBA had an accident, but the point is, we will immediately launch an investigation into the accident by the Mine Inspector. Then find the root cause of the accident. Then it is hoped that there will be no such accident," said Tri, quoted Friday, February 6.
He added that when the cause of the accident was known, it could be an evaluation for the company so that similar things would not happen again in the future.
"So that we can find out the cause of the accident. So what? If the cause is found out, there will be no such accident again," he continued.
Meanwhile, PTBA Corporate Secretary Division Head Eko Prayitno admitted that indeed there was a work accident in the PTBA operational area at the SJS PIT in Banko Tengah, Muara Enim, South Sumatra. The accident involved two dump trucks owned by PT Pamapersada Nusantara (PAMA) on Saturday, January 31.
"All of PTBA's management expresses its deep sorrow over this disaster. Our best prayers and support are for the family of the deceased so that they are given strength and fortitude," said Eko when confirmed by VOI, Friday, February 6.
He added that the steps taken by PTBA were to involve the PTBA K3 team and PAMA to conduct in-depth investigations and security at the scene as well as a review of safety procedures to ensure the main cause of the accident.
"We can say that currently operational activities are gradually normal after the investigation," he said.
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