Male worker fell off cliff to death while quarrying stone
(Baonghean.vn) - While drilling a hole to exploit rocks on a cliff, a male worker in Quy Hop (Nghe An) accidentally slipped and fell down the cliff to his death.
On the afternoon of June 6, the authorities of Chau Cuong commune, Quy Hop district (Nghe An) said that the victim was Mr. Vi Van Dung (born in 1981), residing in Chau Cuong commune, a worker at Mineral Company 4.
Previously, at noon on June 4, Mr. Dung was drilling a hole to install explosives to mine rocks for Mineral Company 4 when he slipped and fell down the mountain.
Although he was taken to the emergency room, he died shortly after due to severe injuries.
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A stone quarry in Quy Hop. Illustration photo: Hong Tuyen |
Upon receiving the information, the authorities and local government were present, made a report, and investigated the cause of the accident. Mineral Company 4 supported his family with 300 million VND.
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Chau Cuong Commune, Quy Hop District, where the incident occurred. Photo: googlemaps |
It is known that Mr. Dung is the main breadwinner of the family. He currently has a weak wife and 2 young children.