[Summary translation prepared by Business & Human Rights Centre]

Tragic incident at Uchalinsky Mining and Processing Plant: driver killed in tire explosion during maintenance, July 15, 2025

On July 15, 2025, a fatal workplace accident occurred at the Uchalinsky Mining and Processing Plant (Bashkortostan), resulting in the death of a 39-year-old driver. The incident took place in a maintenance bay during tire-changing work: while a tire was being inflated, the wheel rim lost pressure integrity, causing an explosion that inflicted fatal injuries on the worker.

The Uchalinsky Mining and Processing Plant confirmed the death of the vehicle driver, born in 1986.

“The management and workforce of the enterprise extend their deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. They will be provided with comprehensive assistance. A special commission has been established at the enterprise to determine the causes and circumstances of the incident,” the company’s press service reported.

The State Labor Inspectorate has launched an investigation to determine the causes of the incident. An internal commission has also been formed at the enterprise.