Following the incident where a man was injured at Lautoka Mill while clearing bagasse from a conveyor belt, and operations were halted, the Ministry of Sugar Industry says crushing operations are expected to resume by tomorrow.
The Ministry says as a precautionary measure, crushing operations have been temporarily halted to allow for necessary repairs and ensure worker safety remains paramount. The Ministry says Minister for Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh has directed the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Vinesh Kumar, to visit the Lautoka Mill incident yesterday.
They say Dr. Kumar visited the site today and commended the swift response by mill employees, which ensured that the injured worker was rescued promptly and transported to Lautoka Hospital for immediate medical care.
They say the employee is reported to be recovering well, and the Minister has extended his heartfelt wishes for a speedy and full recovery.
Dr. Kumar also acknowledged and praised the Fiji Sugar Corporation team for its proactive steps in safely transporting over 100 lorry drivers, some from as far as Sigatoka, back to their respective areas during the unplanned halt in operations.
The Ministry reiterates its commitment to ensuring workplace safety and continues to work closely with FSC to support all workers and farmers within the sugar industry.
