Aljustrel: Worker 48 years died last fall in the mine
A man of 48 year old, natural Odivelas (Ferreira do Alentejo), He died yesterday in Mina Aljustrel (Almina) Following an accident 190 meters deep.
A work accident occurred at about 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, 19 May, mortally killed a worker, of 48 year old, natural Odivelas, Ferreira do Alentejo county, in the mines of Aljustrel.
The victim José Saramago Alberto Gomes, worker was a contractor and have been dropped inside the mine, the tomb of the zone Feitais, eventually died on the spot.
In a statement sent to Lusa, Almina (company dealerships from the mines) It reveals that man was “immediately assisted” by medical teams and miner rescue, further stating that the contractor has started a research survey to determine the causes of the accident.
The Union of Workers of the Mining Industry (STIM) It went public regret the accident, and how companies are "hidden" behind a lack of information, also condemning the silence on the part of the Beja Labour Inspection, a few hours after the death of worker.
"Whenever there is an accident because they were not seized the minimum safety conditions at work", It says in a statement STIM, requiring "be established under the Authority of responsibility for Working Conditions (ACT), involving workers' representatives, a thorough inquiry of the tragic event ".
Or STIM not relieve a company statement Almina, dealership Mines Aljustrel, with the argument that "there are no problems at the company" has sought to "obstruct" the union's action, notably on health and safety at work.
"Another approach naturally help to prevent the occurrence of situations of this kind", ends STIM.
Joaquim Alberto Saramago Gomes, was a man linked to sport, since he was director and treasurer of the Sports Group of Maynooth.
Teixeira Correia
(journalist)
