(a)the number of major accidents took place in mines during the last three years and the number of workers killed therein, State-wise and mine-wise;
(b)whether enquiries were held in this regard;
(c)the major safety lapses found in these enquiries;
(d)the measures taken/proposed to be taken to ensure safety of workers in mines; and
(e)the compensation provided to families of mines workers who killed in those accidents particularly to fifteen mine
workers who killed recently in Meghalaya?
MINISTER OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE)
(a): The details of fatal accidents which took place in mines during the last three years, State-wise and mine-wise
are given at Annexure-I.
(b): Yes, the enquiries into each fatal accident were conducted and the cause and circumstances leading to accident
were identified.
(c): Major safety lapses found during enquiries are as given below:-
# Non-compliance of Support Rules in Underground workings
# Non-compliance of prescribed safety measures
# Non-compliance of Traffic Rules in Opencast workings
# Working without forming proper benches and roads in Opencast mines
# Failure to comply electrical safety
(d): Adequate provisions for safety in mines are provided in the Mines Act, 1952 and the rules and regulations
framed thereunder. Regular inspections are also being carried out by the officers of Directorate General of Mines Safety
to implement the health and safety norms provided under the said Act and Regulations. Such statutory provisions are
reviewed from time to time and necessary amendments are enacted.
(e): The details of compensation paid to families of the victims are not centrally maintained. The compensation is
paid by the respective mine management based on the amount determined by the Compensation Commissioner under the
Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923.
As per the information provided by the State Government of Meghalaya, no report of missing labourers was filed
with the Police and during the search and rescue operations, the authorities/agencies did not find any victim alive or
dead inside the mine. The State Government has informed that there is no receipt of any claim for compensation in this
case.