3,675 Safety Violations Identified in Mining and Blasting Operations Over Nine Months
2026-10-14 10:35:00 / News
Between January and September 2026, the Inspectorate for Supervision of Mining Industry and Geology conducted 295 inspections focusing on industrial safety in mining and blasting operations. These inspections identified 3,675 violations of regulatory requirements.
Of the total inspections, 90 were carried out to implement government documents and instructions issued by law enforcement agencies and higher authorities. The inspections examined compliance with industrial safety requirements and regulations governing the handling of explosive materials.
Following the inspections, the Inspectorate issued 331 written orders and prepared 346 reports and conclusions. Operations at 12 hazardous industrial facilities were temporarily suspended due to safety violations.
In addition, written recommendations for disciplinary action were submitted concerning 35 employees. According to the report, salary deductions were imposed on certain engineering and technical personnel at Olmaliq KMK JSC and Navoiy KMK JSC.
A total of 3,380 officials underwent assessments of their knowledge of industrial safety requirements and regulations governing explosive materials. Of these, 675 received unsatisfactory results, and instructions were issued for their retraining.
During the reporting period, 18 workplace accidents were recorded at hazardous industrial facilities. Of these, 8 resulted in serious injuries, 7 were fatal accidents, and 3 were classified as group accidents involving multiple workers.
Of the reported accidents, 8 occurred at Navoiy KMK JSC, 6 at Olmaliq KMK JSC, and 4 at O‘zbekko‘mir JSC.
The Inspectorate and the Committee for Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan issued 13 permits for electrical equipment adjustment work at facilities under their supervision.
Another 7 applications were reviewed concerning the approval or rejection of permits for new explosion-hazardous technological processes, equipment, the installation, repair and commissioning of amusement park attractions, and the use of technical devices at hazardous industrial facilities.
Additionally, 4 new licenses were issued for activities involving the development, production, transportation, storage and sale of explosive and toxic substances, products made using these substances, and blasting devices.
The authorities also issued 458 permits for blasting operations or work involving explosives, 65 permits for producing simple granular and water-containing explosives at designated production facilities, and 128 certificates for purchasing explosive materials.
The inspection results highlight the need for compliance with safety regulations and improved professional training. Addressing violations promptly can help reduce the risk of workplace accidents and operational disruptions.
Continuous supervision and preventive measures are necessary to support stable industrial operations, prevent economic losses, and ensure regulatory compliance. The report does not specify the financial damage associated with the identified violations.