A tragic accident took place underground at the Barapukuria coal mine on Tuesday evening (8 July), where a Chinese national, Mr. Wang Jiang Go (56), who worked as a shift manager, lost his life after being crushed by a hydraulic jack.
Crushed Underground by Hydraulic Machine
The accident occurred in the 1309 phase of the underground mine, where Mr. Wang was working. According to Khan Mohammad Zafar, Managing Director of the Barapukuria coal mine’s mining operations, Mr. Wang was taken to Rangpur Medical College Hospital after the rescue, but doctors declared him dead. “He likely died at the spot,” said Zafar.
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Mining Operations Halted After Tragedy
Following the incident, all foreign workers, especially the Chinese staff, observed mourning, leading to a temporary shutdown of mining activities. The coal extraction machines have also been stopped.
Child Injured in Explosion of Abandoned Dynamite
On the same day, another unfortunate event happened when a 10-year-old boy from the village of Chouhati was injured in an explosion. The child found an old, unused piece of coal mine dynamite—about 8 centimetres long—from a waste pile inside the mine area. He took it home and tried to connect it to a mobile phone battery and charger. The dynamite exploded, and the blast severely damaged his right-hand fingers.
Doctors Had to Remove Child’s Fingers
The injured child was quickly taken to Rangpur Medical College Hospital, where doctors had to amputate his fingers.
Confirming the incident, Managing Director Khan Mohammad Zafar said,
“We didn’t expect locals to secretly collect leftover explosives from the restricted waste area. This could’ve caused a much bigger tragedy. Allah saved us.”
He explained that after using 40–50 dynamite sticks underground, some may not explode and later get mixed into stone or waste piles. Children may unknowingly take these without realizing the danger.
“The child is doing better now, and we are taking care of him,” he added.
This tragic series of events has raised concerns about safety measures in and around the Barapukuria coal mine, especially regarding leftover explosives and the handling of heavy machinery underground.
Source: Channel i
