China probes safety official after deadly coal mine blast kills 82

A high-ranking Chinese safety official is under investigation for serious violations following a deadly coal mine blast. The incident at the Liushenyu Coal Mine resulted in 82 fatalities and numerous injuries, making it the country's deadliest mining accident in over a decade. This investigation coincides with a new nationwide campaign of workplace safety inspections launched by the Ministry of Emergency Management. AI

RANK_REASON Investigation of a high-ranking official for serious violations related to a major industrial accident. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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• China
• Liushenyu Coal Mine
• Ministry of Emergency Management
• Shanxi
• State Council’s Work Safety Committee
• Zhang Heping

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