A safety expert specializing in Occupational Safety and Health, Jonathan Antwi, has demanded accountability from the contractor responsible for the Buduburam explosion that killed three people and injured more than 30 others.
The incident occurred on Monday, October 14, 2024, during a controlled rock blast as part of road expansion efforts on the Kasoa-Buduburam highway.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Mr. Antwi criticized the contractor for not following essential safety protocols, suggesting that the disaster could have been avoided.
“The contractor should be held accountable,” he stated.
He stressed the need for strict adherence to the Mineral Commission’s LI 2177 Section 175, which outlines mandatory procedures for conducting any blasting activities.
Mr. Antwi’s comments echo widespread public anger over the incident, with increasing demands for accountability and stricter enforcement of safety regulations in construction and blasting operations.
“So if the blast has been done and investigations commence and it establishes that none of this information is found after the incident then they should be held responsible for their actions and inactions that took place,” he stated.