Another deadly fire at a coal mine in north-eastern Heilongjiang province in China claimed the lives of at least 21 workers last week. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated event. The Chinese coal industry has an appalling safety record, even though improvements are being made. Nevertheless, for millions of workers in China workplaces remain a dangerous place with thousands of deaths and injuries every year. The race to cut costs and increase profits is the reason behind this high death toll.
Another deadly fire at a coal mine in north-eastern Heilongjiang province in China claimed the lives of at least 21 workers last week. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated event. The Chinese coal industry has an appalling safety record, even though improvements are being made. Nevertheless, for millions of workers in China workplaces remain a dangerous place with thousands of deaths and injuries every year. The race to cut costs and increase profits is the reason behind this high death toll.
