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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Kunming, January 21 (Xinhua) — Twenty-one government officials face penalties for a coal mine accident in southwest China's Yunnan Province in 2024 that killed six people, according to the Yunnan Bureau of the National Mine Safety Administration.
According to an investigation report recently released by the department, a sudden coal and gas outburst occurred at the Goutou Coal Mine in Weixin County, Yunnan Province, at 5:35 a.m. on August 18, 2024, killing six people, injuring one, and causing direct economic losses of about 10.7 million yuan (about 1.53 million U.S. dollars).
The investigation found that the accident was caused by negligence and gross violation of laws and regulations in the operation of the coal mine, inadequate performance of duties by the relevant mine safety authorities, and inadequate supervision by local authorities.
The incident investigation team recommended that 40 individuals be held accountable. Specifically, the cases of 10 individuals, including the mine's legal representative, general director, and manager, are to be referred to the courts in accordance with the law, while the cases of 21 local government officials are to be referred to disciplinary and supervisory authorities.
The report also said the coal mine was fined 6 million yuan and added to a list of economic entities with significant loss of credibility.
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