Putin demanded to “hard ask” for the observance of safety at mines: Politics: Russia: Lenta.ru
Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded that those who neglect the safety of workers in mines, subjecting them to mortal risk, should be “asked harshly according to the law”. He stated this during the broadcast of the situation in the coal industry, which is broadcast live by “Russia 24” on Youtube…
The head of state recognizes that it is strictly necessary for the proper condition of the equipment of the mines.
Putin added that it is unacceptable to abuse the courage of the miners who descended into the Listvyazhnaya mine in Kemerovo after the accident. According to him, miners are associated with increased danger.
The accident at Listvyazhnaya took place in the morning of November 25, 51 people died, including 5 mine rescuers. According to the latest data, 99 people were injured, 16 of whom were hospitalized. The Governor of the Kemerovo Region, Sergei Tsivilev, said that the families of the dead and injured will receive additional payments. Thus, the relatives of the victims will receive a million rubles from the regional government, those who are in serious condition – 400 thousand rubles, those who are in a state of mild to moderate severity – 200 thousand rubles.