Jonathan Antwi, an Occupational Safety and Health Professional, has called for the contractor behind the Buduburam explosion to be held accountable for the fatal incident that claimed three lives and injured over 30 people.
The explosion, which occurred on Monday, October 14, 2024, took place during a controlled rock blast as part of the ongoing road expansion project on the Kasoa-Buduburam stretch.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Mr. Antwi expressed concerns over the contractor’s apparent failure to follow key safety protocols, which could have prevented the disaster.
“The contractor should be held responsible,” he said.
He emphasised the importance of adhering to the Mineral Commission’s LI 2177 Section 175, which outlines mandatory procedures that must be followed before conducting any form of blasting.
His remarks reflect growing public outrage over the tragic event, with calls for accountability and stringent enforcement of safety regulations in construction and blasting operations.
“So if the blast has been done and investigations commence and it establishes that none of this information is found after the incident then they should be held responsible for their actions and inactions that took place,” he stated.
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