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Canopy collapses at construction site of AGMK copper processing plant in Uzbekistan, casualties reported, 20 February 2024

A canopy collapsed during the construction of the copper processing plant (MOF-3) at the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Plant, with casualties reported. A reader reported this to Gazeta.uz...

A source for Gazeta.uz reported that this is not the first incident at the construction of MOF-3. The videos he sent (the editors have them) show workers receiving industrial injuries at the construction site. Some of these cases are also due to the fault of the workers, but their failure to comply with safety regulations, according to the source, is forced, since they are not properly provided with lifting devices, means for moving goods, and personal protective equipment. In addition, as the source noted, the workers have not received their salaries for four months...