Chinese national dies while working underground at Barapukuria coal mine
A part of Barapukuria Coal Mine at Parbatipur of Dinajpur. Collected photo.
A Chinese national has died while working underground at the Barapukuria Coal Mine in Parbatipur, Dinajpur.
He went missing on Monday night while performing his duties underground. The following morning, Tuesday, he was rescued in an unconscious state. Later, when taken to the hospital, the attending doctor declared him dead.
The deceased Chinese national has been identified as Cheng Xiaojun.
The authorities of Barapukuria Coal Mining Company Limited (BCMCL) shared this information through an official release.
According to the details of the release, around 8:30 PM on November 9, Cheng Xiaojun went near the seal wall of crosscut No. 1305 underground to measure gas levels as part of his work. Two local workers were also with him at the time. Later, although the local workers finished their tasks and returned to the designated spot, Cheng Xiaojun could not be found. The matter was immediately reported to the surface control room.
Following instructions from the control room, a search operation was launched to locate him.
Around 7:00 AM the next day, he was found unconscious about 20 feet away from the seal wall of crosscut No. 1305. He was rushed to the hospital, where the doctor declared him dead.
In its release, the company has requested all concerned to take necessary administrative and legal measures to this end.
