Work Safety
Toxic smoke at antam pongkor gold mine debunks hundreds of victims rumor
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Toxic smoke incident at PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) Pongkor gold mine in Bogor Regency, West Java, on January 13, 2026, sparked rumors of an explosion and hundreds of casualties. Local authorities and company management have debunked these claims, confirming no victims and all workers safely evacuated. The smoke is suspected to stem from burning support wood at mine level 700.
A fifth body was recovered from the rubble of a collapsed boiler tower at a thermal power plant in Ulsan on November 12, 2025. The tower collapsed last Thursday during demolition, trapping seven workers, with two still missing. Search efforts resumed after adjacent towers were demolished for safety.
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Following the tragic murder of a 29-year-old ambulance nurse in Härmänge, the Work Environment Authority is now investigating the employer. The incident occurred during a call-out and has sparked strong reactions regarding the safety of healthcare workers. The union demands immediate improvements in the work environment.