Occupational accidents kill 6

Occupational accidents kill 6

SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The local Manpower Office here
recorded six deaths and 72 permanently disabled due to industrial
accidents throughout the province last year.

The victims were part of the total of 962 recorded accidents
occurring in the workplace in East Kalimantan in 1999.

The head of the Manpower Office, Kirnadi, said here on
Thursday that last year's number represented a 10 percent rise
compared to 1998.

Most of the accidents occurred at coal mines and wood cutting
plants which are abundantly found here, Antara reported.

"To raise awareness on Wednesday we launched a campaign on
safety and health in the workplace," Kirnadi said while adding
that the campaign will last till Feb 12. (mds)