[Summary translation prepared by Business & Human Rights Centre]

A 23-year-old worker lost five fingers in an accident in the Voronezh region, February 27, 2025

A serious workplace accident occurred at LLC “AVA-Trade,” an aluminum production company located in the Semiluksky District of the Voronezh region. A 23-year-old packing operator was injured in the packaging area of the press shop, where five fingers of his right hand were severed by a crosscut saw.

The State Labour Inspectorate of the Voronezh region has launched an investigation into the incident. Deputy Head of the Inspectorate, Alexander Borodikhin, stated that work is currently underway to establish the circumstances and causes of the accident.