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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 49710, member: 636"]
Police demand better safety rules after a mine worker died at a chrome plant near Kwekwe. Cosmas Musoni was driving heavy machinery when a massive pile of chrome waste collapsed on him. The 40-year-old man from Mbizo got rushed to the local hospital but doctors could not save his life. His death happened at the Tiahao Investment company that operates inside the ZIMASCO facility. Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the tragic accident details to reporters.

Trade union leaders are angry about foreign mining companies killing local workers. The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions sent investigators to gather evidence about the latest workplace death. Union boss Kudakwashe Munengiwa wants the government to pass stronger laws that protect people on dangerous job sites. He believes overseas investors care more about making money than keeping employees alive. The union plans to report this incident to national safety authorities for further action.

Many foreign mining operations expose Zimbabwean workers to deadly hazards every day. Employees suffer serious injuries and some die because companies ignore basic safety standards. These businesses refuse to pay fair compensation when accidents happen to their staff. Workers cannot form proper safety committees to protect themselves from dangerous equipment. However, some international mining firms have started improving their safety programs and letting employees create worker protection groups.
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