Proposal to set up an inspection team for the quarry blast that damaged houses in Ky Son district

On September 15, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of the province sent a document to the People's Committee of Nghe An province regarding the impact of mineral mining blasting on households in Pha Danh commune, Ky Son district.

This document states that the Department of Natural Resources and Environment received information about Hong Truong Company Limited's blasting of mineral exploitation affecting households in Kim Da village, Pha Danh commune, Ky Son district, Nghe An province. On September 14, 2022, Nghe An Newspaper published an article“A quarry in Ky Son exploded again, damaging a house and sending a 1-year-old girl to the hospital.”

Immediately after receiving information about the incident, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment directly contacted the staff of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Ky Son district, requesting to directly inspect, grasp the situation, and report the incident.

On September 15, the People's Committee of Ky Son district issued a quick report on the impact of mineral mining blasting on households and individuals at the Pha Khao stone quarry of Hong Truong Company Limited. Based on the functions and tasks assigned by the Provincial People's Committee, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment requested Hong Truong Company Limited to promptly complete the remediation of the consequences of the mine explosion incident on September 14 at the Pha Khao stone quarry; Proactively coordinate with local authorities to inspect the quality of housing repairs for affected people, proactively monitor the health of 1 injured person; Immediately stop using industrial explosives to exploit minerals until relevant agencies review and give opinions on the exploitation plan at the Pha Khao stone quarry, Pha Danh commune, Ky Son district.

The quarry is located quite close to Kim Da village's houses. Photo: Tien Hung

In addition, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment requested the Provincial People's Committee to assign the Department of Industry and Trade to preside over and coordinate with relevant agencies to inspect documents related to the use of industrial explosives by Hong Truong Company Limited in general and the explosion at 11:00 a.m. on September 14 in particular, and strictly handle violations (if any). The People's Committee of Ky Son district promptly grasps, stabilizes thoughts, monitors, inspects, and supervises the remediation of damages to people caused by the blasting incident of Hong Truong Company Limited; Strengthens the State management of minerals in the area to promptly prevent and handle violations by organizations and individuals engaged in mineral exploitation activities. Supervises the suspension of the use of industrial explosives to carry out mineral exploitation for Hong Truong Company Limited.

Previously, at noon on September 14, the quarry of Hong Truong Company Ltd. exploded, causing rocks to fly hundreds of meters, damaging 6 houses in Kim Da village. The flying rocks broke tiles. The broken tiles fell and hit a child over 1 year old lying on the bed, injuring him. This is the second time in the past six months that this quarry exploded, causing rocks to fly into houses.