Worker crushed by bricks at Tyumen plant dies
A worker was crushed by a stack of bricks at the Vinsilinsky expanded clay gravel plant.
An accident occurred at the Vinsilinsky expanded clay gravel plant. According to a source from the 72.RU newsroom, a worker died there.
“The young man was a little over 30 years old, he has already been buried. According to my information, the Tyumen resident was crushed by a stack of bricks. Judging by the cameras, he violated safety regulations,” our source said.
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation confirmed the worker’s death and said a criminal case had been opened.
“A case has been opened under Article 216 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation regarding the death of a worker at the Vinsilinsky expanded clay gravel plant,” the agency commented.
Article 216 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation — “Violation of safety rules during construction or other works.” The punishment is forced labor or a fine.
The editorial board also sent a request to the plant. A response is pending.
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The company VZKG provided a comment on the incident.
“The tragic incident did occur on July 16. A person who was performing work on the production of silicate brick died on the premises. Inspections are being carried out by specialized control and supervisory authorities regarding this fact. Until they are completed, it is not possible to provide any comments or conclusions. The company has provided the necessary assistance to the victim’s family. We once again express our condolences to the relatives and loved ones,” VZKG said.
Earlier, we reported that a worker died at one of the construction sites on Pozharnykh i Spasateley Street.
