A THIRTY-year-old miner in Chambishi has died in an underground accident, Copperbelt police chief Martin Malama has said.
Dr Malama said yesterday that Frank Lisulo of house number 24, Lukenge Way in Chambishi Township, who was during the night shift, was found dead yesterday morning after a rock fall at the Non-Ferrous Mining Company of Africa-run mine.
He said the next of kin had been informed and that Lisulo’s body was at Sinozam Friendship Hospital in Kitwe.
“Mr Lisulo was working night shift at 900 metres below ground level of NFCA. While working at the shaft, we have been informed that there was a rock fall which resulted in his death. His body was found this morning,” Dr Malama said.
Meanwhile, police in Kalulushi have impounded a truck laden with an undisclosed tonnage of copper concentrates suspected to have been stolen from Chibuluma Mine.
Dr Malama said the driver of the truck had been detained to help with investigations.
[ Times of Zambia ]
Sad
Sad New year end for the family and the company.
Deepest condolonces to the family .May the Mines ministry inspectors due a thorough investigation together with the police.it just defeats me that the body was only found in the morning where was the section /shift boss or indeed the mine captain?
no 1. you are a f0ol
thanks
LT your report is half baked. there are more deaths for one is my uncle. Inform do not misinform.
Sad indeed MHSRIP
why was he only found in the morning,where was his shift boss,was he working alone,dont they have some form of communication equipment like one way radios,who knows,he could have have been saved if someone was nearby to assist him
One thing Rupiah’s government seems to be turning a blind eye on is LUCK OF SAFETY in these Chinese operated Mines. We are way behind in this regard.
May the poor soul rest in peace and may God console the family in his own special way.
hahahaha……. it looks like we have a Mushota family feud fast brewing on LT.
Back to the story…..This is what the pepople get when safety is compromised by the employer and their govt cannot provide protection. The Chinese have the world’s appalling safety record in mining at home & abroad
#7 Mushota’s Fiancee – I totally agree with you, most miners work in groups so I also dont understand why he was found in the morning alone. Our uncle used to be a mine captain in Mufulira mines and he told us of the procedure. Mushota and my three other brothers were young then.
may the Lord comfort the family.