Shama explosion: Abu Jinapor to visit quarry site
On Tuesday, Samuel Abu Jinapor, the minister of lands and natural resources, will go to the Anto-Aboso quarry site where an explosion left five people dead and several more hurt. The minister should learn more about the situation firsthand during the visit. The Chinese-owned quarry was allegedly operating unlawfully, according to the Minerals Commission on…
On Tuesday, Samuel Abu Jinapor, the minister of lands and natural resources, will go to the Anto-Aboso quarry site where an explosion left five people dead and several more hurt.
The minister should learn more about the situation firsthand during the visit.
The Chinese-owned quarry was allegedly operating unlawfully, according to the Minerals Commission on Monday.
The firm, which goes by the name Sta Addsams Enterprise, submitted an application for a Restricted Mining Lease for a granite quarry, according to a statement from the Commission.
Upon investigation, the crew discovered empty drums that were thought to have formerly held oxy-acetylene cylinders, cigarettes, various lubricants, and diesel.
The explosion reportedly happened at the G-Omini Quarry quarry site in the Shama district.
Many night shift employees, some of whom were burned beyond recognition, were reportedly from Ghana and China.
The workers were killed when the explosives that were housed in an unsecured storage without an authorization exploded.
In the meanwhile, a nine-person committee led by the regional minister Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah has been formed by the Western Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to look into the event and provide a report within three weeks.
