An employee of Harmony Gold Mine died on the morning of 7 March following a rigging related incident at its Tshepong North Mine near Welkom.
“This loss of life is a tragedy for Harmony and indeed the mining industry at large. Having celebrated the safe start to the calendar year, these incidents remind us that we cannot ever be complacent, and that workplace safety is non-negotiable,” said Peter Steenkamp, chief executive officer of Harmony.
Harmony expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the employee’s family, friends and colleagues for this loss.
“The company has reached out to the relevant authorities, including the families of the deceased and the affected employees to provide assistance wherever possible,” said Steenkamp.
A comprehensive internal investigation is underway.
