A Tehran-based newspaper reported from the Ma'danjo mine that workers from Block 'B' of the Tabas Ma'danjo mine, who have not returned to work since October 2, have been penalized, with 700 out of 2,000 workers resigning. The promised increase of 3 million tomans in wages for the miners has not yet been realized. In the Sunday, November 4 issue of the Ham-Mihan newspaper, one of the resigning workers stated, 'Some of the large workshops that had 200 workers in summer are now operating with six or seven. The remaining ones are stuck between leaving and staying.' Another resigning worker told the reporter, 'Every time we reached the entrance, we would read our Shahada, thinking we might not return. Previously, we would dig 5 meters of earth every six hours in pairs. But now, after this incident, when our lives are at risk, our shifts have been reduced.' Another worker criticized the unfulfilled promises of the officials and mine owners, saying, 'Nothing has changed in terms of safety and equipment, but now they at least give one mask per shift. They didn’t even provide that before.' A witness from the night of the incident described, 'The foreman said that this shift was dangerous and we shouldn’t go in. They replied, 'Then don’t go.' The foreman responded, 'If I, the head worker, don’t go, how can the others go? This way, everyone goes together and everyone dies together.' Earlier, on November 4, ILNA news agency reported that the Ma'danjo mine had resumed operations, stating, 'Everything is the same as before; there are no central sensors, monitoring, or strong ventilation systems, and nothing has changed in Ma'danjo, so the risk of a deadly incident remains high.' The explosion at the coal mine in Tabas on September 22 claimed the lives of 53 workers, with several others injured or suffering from gas poisoning. There was insufficient oversight, and safety equipment was lacking; the parliament also confirmed negligence in the Tabas mine disaster.
Account of 700 Workers Resigning at Ma'danjo and Unfulfilled Promises
Around 700 workers have resigned from the Ma'danjo mine due to unfulfilled promises of wage increases and unsafe working conditions following a deadly explosion that killed 53 workers. The situation highlights ongoing safety concerns and inadequate responses from mine management and government officials.
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📰 What Happened
Around 700 workers at the Ma'danjo mine have resigned due to unfulfilled wage promises and unsafe working conditions following a deadly explosion. The mine has resumed operations despite ongoing safety concerns.
- 53 workers died in a recent explosion at the mine due to negligence and lack of safety measures.
- Workers reported inadequate safety equipment and poor working conditions, leading to mass resignations.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's mining sector has faced criticism for poor safety standards and labor rights violations, especially following recent tragedies.
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