A high level of injuries is kept in the industrial regions of the country. Thus, 180 people were injured in Karaganda region, 169 in East Kazakhstan, 142 in Kostanay, 112 in Pavlodar, 103 in Aktobe, and 114 in Almaty.
The largest number of injured by economic sector is noted at the enterprises of the mining and metallurgical complex (16.2%) and in the construction industry (15%).
The main reasons leading to accidents are victim’s gross negligence (33.9%); unsatisfactory industrial engineering (29%); violation of traffic rules (9.4%); and violation of safety and labor protection rules (7.8%).
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