Liga Asuransi – Indonesia was again shaken by a series of tragic incidents that shook the hearts of the people. From a major fire that hit a garment factory in Magelang to work accidents in industrial areas, these incidents have not only claimed lives, but also highlighted the importance of work safety, risk management and insurance protection. In this article, we summarize some of the shocking events that have occurred recently, as well as examine efforts that can be taken to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Let’s explore further to understand the impact of these incidents and the mitigation measures that need to be strengthened.
Tatelu Mine Tragedy, Three Miners Killed, Mine Owner Becomes Suspect
A heartbreaking tragedy occurred at the Tatelu gold mine, North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi, on Friday (6/12). Three miners died trapped in a mine shaft which was suddenly submerged in water due to heavy rain.
This incident started when Taufiq Popalo (26), Edwin Kawengian (38), and Ofke Watulingas (44) were digging a mining hole about 40 meters deep. Bad weather with heavy rain makes conditions in mine holes vulnerable. At around 16.00 WITA, water suddenly flooded the mine hole, trapping the three miners inside.
Unfruitful Rescue Efforts
The victim’s colleagues initially tried to pump water from the hole using a simple pump. However, the swift water made this effort futile. The situation became increasingly critical until they decided to report this incident to the Dimembe Police, which then forwarded it to Basarnas Manado.
“The first victim was found dead on Sunday (8/12),” said Nuriadin Gumelang, Public Relations of Basarnas Manado. Two other victims were only found on Monday (9/12), but unfortunately, they were also dead.
Mine Owner Becomes Suspect
This tragedy triggered an in-depth investigation by the police. Head of Criminal Investigation Unit for North Minahasa Police, AKP Ferdian Martadinata, confirmed that the owner of the mining pit had been named a suspect. “The mine owner is suspected of being negligent because he did not provide adequate safety measures for the workers,” he said.
The incident at the Tatelu mine is a reminder of how important work safety standards are, especially in the high-risk mining sector. This incident also adds to the long list of tragedies in community mining which are often characterized by a lack of supervision and regulation.
Hopefully this incident will be an important lesson so that similar incidents do not happen again in the future. For the victim’s family, the people of North Minahasa and its surroundings feel deep sorrow.
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Deadly Accident of GMS Samarinda Volunteers, Three Killed, Three Injured During Humanitarian Mission
Another traffic accident occurred on Jalan Pantura Rembang, precisely in Tireman Village, on Monday afternoon (2/12/2024). This incident involved a 52 ton steel transport truck, a Honda Vario motorbike, and another vehicle that has not been identified. Luckily, there were no fatalities in this incident, although one motorbike rider had to be rushed to hospital.
Accident Chronology
According to the Rembang Police Traffic Unit Head, AKP Sugito, the accident started when the truck with plate number H 8149 OH driven by Budianto (59) was driving from Semarang towards Surabaya. This truck is transporting heavy steel rolls on its way from Cikande to Surabaya.
“The accident occurred because the driver was shocked when the vehicle in front of him suddenly turned right. The truck driver tried to brake suddenly, but the steel roll he was carrying came loose and was thrown forward,” explained AKP Sugito.
Meanwhile, the rider of a Honda Vario motorbike with plate number K 4318 RW fell while trying to avoid a collision. The victim was immediately taken to RSUD dr. R. Soetrasno to receive medical treatment. “The motorbike victim appears to have only suffered minor injuries, but is still being treated by the medical team,” he added.
Accident Impact
This incident caused traffic jams on the busy Pantura route. Police officers who arrived at the location swiftly secured the incident area, directed traffic and cleaned up debris scattered on the road.
Warning for Road Users
This case is an important reminder for road users, especially heavy vehicles, to always ensure their loads are tied securely. “Accidents like this can be avoided by complying with safety procedures and maintaining concentration while driving,” said AKP Sugito.
The police are currently still investigating the exact cause of the accident, including checking the condition of the truck and the driver’s equipment.
Even though there were no fatalities, this incident is a reminder of how important it is to be alert on the Pantura route which is known to be busy and prone to accidents. Hopefully this incident will encourage all parties to increase attention to road safety.
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Work Accident at PT Borneo Alumindo Prima (BAP). A Worker Dies with Tragic Wounds, Head Separated from Body
A tragic work accident occurred in the PT BAP/PT KBS Alumina Project Area, Pagar Mentimun Village, Matan Hilir Selatan District, Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan, on Monday (9/12/2024) early morning. This incident claimed the life of a young worker, Ahmad Asrof Alim (18), in a tragic condition.
South Matan Hilir Police Chief, AKP Helwani, revealed that the victim, a resident of Sungai Besar Village, was a welding helper or assistant who was working in the smelter building. This incident occurred at around 06.00 WIB in the factory smelter area which was still under construction.
Tragic Accident Chronology
According to the witness who is also the victim’s co-worker, Fadli, the victim started working at 18.00 WIB on Sunday night. The two of them had time to rest together at around 24.00 WIB before continuing their respective duties.
However, when working hours ended at 04.00 WIB, Fadli did not find the victim at the work location. Together with the foreman and other co-workers, he started looking for victims in various corners of the smelter. The search ended tragically when they found the victim lying on the floor at around 06.00 WIB.
“The victim was found in a terrible condition, where the head was separated from the body. “The discovery location is near a large engine propeller that has not yet been installed,” said Helwani.
The victim’s body was immediately evacuated by the police team and company management to be taken to Agoes Djam Hospital to undergo an autopsy.
Security Research and Messages
The South Matan Hilir Police immediately carried out an investigation by examining a number of witnesses to find out the exact cause of this accident. Until now, the authorities have not revealed further details regarding the incident.
Police Chief AKP Helwani also expressed his condolences to the families of the victims for this disaster. He also emphasized the importance of implementing work safety procedures in heavy industrial environments.
“This incident should be a reminder for all companies to always prioritize work safety. “Strict supervision of the use of heavy machinery can minimize the potential for fatal accidents like this,” said Helwani.
Deep Condolences for Ahmad Asrof Alim
The tragic death of Ahmad Asrof Alim is a deep sorrow for his family, friends and co-workers. As a young worker, he has shown high dedication despite the heavy risks of work.
This incident is a reminder to all parties of the importance of prioritizing work safety, especially in industrial sectors involving heavy equipment and high-risk work.
Hopefully this tragedy will be a valuable lesson to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Source : https://kalbaronline.com/2024/12/09/kecelakaan-kerja-buruh-di-pt-kbs-ketapang-tewas-mengenaskan/
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TKA Work Accident in Kendal Industrial Area, Tragically Killed by 2 Tons of Iron Plate Due to Loose Crane Rope
Kendal was again shaken by sad news. A foreign worker (TKA) from China, Wu Yang (29), died in a work accident in the Kendal Industrial Area (KIK), Wonorejo Village, Kaliwungu District. This tragedy occurred on Sunday (8/12/2024) when Wu Yang was crushed by a two-ton steel landing plate due to a loose crane rope.
Chronology of Deadly Incidents
According to information from Kendal Police Criminal Investigation Unit Head, AKP Rizky Ari Budianto, Wu Yang was on duty directing the removal of the landing iron plate using a crane. The plates were moved from the pile of material to a transport truck at the PT BTR location.
“The victim was standing on the truck while directing the position of the iron landing plate which weighed around 2 tons. When the crane started lifting the plate, suddenly the crane hook hole broke and the hook rope came loose,” said Rizky on Monday (9/12).
The falling iron plate directly hit Wu Yang’s head and body, causing him to die on the spot. In the video circulating on social media, the tragic moment looks real, where Wu Yang appears to be focused on directing the crane before the incident occurred.
Police Steps
Kendal Police immediately carried out a crime scene investigation (TKP) after receiving the incident report. A number of witnesses, including the crane operator, assistant, driver and truck attendant, have been questioned.
“The victim’s body has been taken to the Suwondo Kendal Regional Hospital mortuary for further processing,” added Rizky.
Warning of the Importance of Work Safety
This accident is a bitter reminder of the importance of implementing work safety procedures, especially in heavy industrial project environments. Work risks involving heavy equipment such as cranes require close supervision and regular equipment inspections to prevent similar tragedies.
Wu Yang, who was known as a tenacious worker on the project, is now gone. This incident caused deep sorrow, not only for the victim’s family in China, but also for colleagues in the Kendal Industrial Area.
Messages of Condolence and Hope
It is hoped that this tragedy will be a valuable lesson for all parties. Work safety must be a top priority in all sectors, especially those involving heavy equipment and hazardous materials.
This case is still under further investigation by the police to determine the exact cause of the incident and assess the potential for negligence. Hopefully similar incidents will not happen again in the future.
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PT Anugerah Abadi Magelang Garment Factory was engulfed in flames, clothing production ready to be shipped was destroyed by fire
A large fire incident hit the PT Anugerah Abadi Magelang (AAM) garment factory on Sunday (8/12/2024). The incident that occurred in the industrial area burned the clothes produced that were supposed to be sent the next day.
Head of the Magelang Police Criminal Investigation Unit, Commissioner Muhammad Fachrur Rozi, confirmed that the fire was reported at around 12.15 WIB. As of Sunday afternoon, management could not confirm the number of clothes lost in this fire.
“The production results are ready to be sent tomorrow. However, we cannot confirm the number yet,” said Rozi when giving information at the scene.
Even though this incident caused significant material losses, Rozi emphasized that there were no injuries or fatalities because the factory was on operational holiday over the weekend.
Fire extinguishing lasted five hours
Head of the Magelang Regency Fire Management Technical Implementation Unit, Edy Priyanta, stated that the blackout lasted until 17.00 WIB, almost five hours after the fire was reported.
“The main difficulty is the long distance to the water source. “Even though heavy rain fell, it didn’t really help the extinguishing process,” said Edy.
A total of 13 fire engines from Magelang Regency and three additional units from Magelang City were deployed to extinguish the fire. However, until the afternoon, plumes of smoke were still visible in the factory area even though the intensity had reduced.
Process the crime scene and wait for the cooling process
The police cannot process the crime scene (TKP) until the fire is completely extinguished and the cooling process is complete.
“At this time we cannot confirm the cause of the fire. “The crime scene investigation will only be carried out once the situation permits,” Rozi added.
This incident is a reminder of the importance of fire risk prevention and mitigation measures, especially in industrial areas that produce goods on a large scale.
Even though material losses are estimated to be very significant, PT AAM management has not provided official information regarding the value of the losses and the impact on the company’s future operations.
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The Barge Anugerah Indah IX Loaded with Sand Drifts in the Waters of Tanjung Pakis
On Sunday afternoon, December 9 2024, a barge drifting incident occurred in the waters of Tanjung Pakis, which triggered a large-scale evacuation effort by various related parties. Named barge Indah Award IX, which was loaded with sand, was reportedly washed away at around 15.30 WIB by the tanker MT. SC Enterprise to Jetty Officer Tersus Pertamina Patra Niaga Tuban. The barge was found about 3 nautical miles (NM) from the ship’s anchorage.
Through this report, the Jetty Officer immediately contacted the Maritime Coordination Center (MCC) of the Tanjung Pakis Class III Harbormaster and Port Authority (KSOP) Office. Realizing the danger posed, KSOP Tanjung Pakis immediately deployed a Quick Response Team to carry out evacuations and prevent disruption to shipping lanes in the area which is busy with ships and fuel oil (BBM) loading and unloading facilities.
At around 16.30 WIB, a joint team from KSOP and Pertamina Port and Logistic with Tug Boat (TB) Ratu Harbor arrived at the location and began tying up the drifting barge. The withdrawal process took one hour, and at 17.30 WIB, the barge Indah Award IX successfully towed to a safe location.
However, the task is not finished. To ensure a smooth evacuation process, MCC requested assistance from BUP Varia Usaha Bahari which deployed two additional tug boats, namely TB Mitra Anugerah 23 And TB Faatih. After solid cooperation, finally at 00.00 WIB the barge was successfully docked at Solusi Bangun Indonesia Port.
This incident involved various parties such as KSOP Class III Tanjung Pakis, Specialized PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Specialized PT Solusi Bangun Indonesia, BUP Pertamina Port and Logistic, and BUP Varia Usaha Bahari which showed effective coordination in handling this disaster.
Head of KSOP Tanjung Pakis, Capt. Subuh Fakkurochman, conveyed an important message regarding shipping safety. “Coordination and collaboration between stakeholders is very important in dealing with maritime disasters. Ship owners, captains and operators must ensure that ships are in seaworthy condition and always alert to the weather,” he stressed.
This barge drifting incident is a reminder for all parties to increase vigilance and comply with safety procedures in the world of navigation.
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The New Friends Ship Sinks in Ketapang Waters, Five Victims Still Missing After Three Days of Searching
The tragedy of the sinking of the ship New Friend occurred in Gosong Aling Waters, Ketapang Regency, on Tuesday, December 3 2024. The 23 meter long green wooden ship sank while carrying a load of fertilizer. However, news about this incident was only reported to the SAR Team on Friday, December 6 2024, after extreme weather occurred which was thought to be the main cause of the accident.
The Coordinator of the Ketapang SAR Post, Ayub, revealed that even though the joint SAR team had carried out an intensive search for two full days, five people had still not been found. “Currently, we are still looking for five missing people, while two other people, Ardi and Ali, managed to survive,” said Ayub on Saturday evening.
Boat New Friend reportedly departed from Gresik with the destination Pangkal Balam, Pangkal Pinang. However, while crossing Ketapang waters, the ship sank, causing the five crew members to be swept away. The five victims who are still being searched for are Hawi, H. Par, Dulla, Zali and Rahman.
The search continues even though the direction of the sea currents is strong enough to make it possible that the victims were carried towards Central Kalimantan. “SAR parties in Central Kalimantan have also been deployed to assist in the search,” added Ayub. The SAR team hopes that the victim can be found soon even though the terrain they are facing is quite challenging.
This incident illustrates how important it is to be aware of extreme weather in waters that can be dangerous for shipping. It is hoped that the ongoing search will provide hope for the families of the victims who are still waiting for news.
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