The Labor Inspection Service made an initial assessment of the explosion in the Tkibuli mine. As a result of the initial investigation, various violations were revealed.

“Based on initial estimates, the blasting operation was carried out in violation of safety rules. During the explosion, the concentration of methane in the air exceeded the allowable norm. Under current regulations, drilling and blasting operations are prohibited at concentrations of more than one percent methane.

The second paragraph of the technical regulation is violated, according to which the blasting works must be carried out under the direct supervision of the technical supervisor. The person was not present at the time of the incident.

As a result of the obvious violations, the Labor Inspection Service decided to stop the blasting work and close the specific area where the incident took place”, - reads the statement of the agency.