At least 35 coal miners were killed this week when an explosion ripped through their mine. More miners are still believed to be trapped deeper inside the mine. There is confusion at how many miners might still be trapped or if there is any chance of them still being alive. This fatal explosion at this mine in Golestan Province was thought to have happened due to inadequate ventilation allowing a dangerous build up of methane gas. Unfortunately, this type of disaster has occurred before. With independent workers’ organising severely repressed by the Government, thousands of Iranian workers daily face dangerous workplaces.
At least 35 coal miners were killed this week when an explosion ripped through their mine. More miners are still believed to be trapped deeper inside the mine. There is confusion at how many miners might still be trapped or if there is any chance of them still being alive. This fatal explosion at this mine in Golestan Province was thought to have happened due to inadequate ventilation allowing a dangerous build up of methane gas. Unfortunately, this type of disaster has occurred before. With independent workers’ organising severely repressed by the Government, thousands of Iranian workers daily face dangerous workplaces.
