The Guyana Sugar Corporation yesterday gave its assurance that it will undertake the full medical expenses for Jainarine Singh, the factory operator who was injured in an explosion at the Enmore factory on May 15th 2011. The corporation said it has noted the public call by the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) for an impartial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the injury of the man. In a press release yesterday, the Corporation noted that its Health & Safety guidelines dictate that any incident which results in injury to a worker in the industry, must be investigated.
“As such, a team of investigators have already conducted their reviews, including interviews with the other employees who were with Mr. Singh when the incident occurred. That report will soon be completed,” the release said.
“In line with the call by the union, the Corporation has decided to assemble another team, inclusive of representation from GAWU to conduct a separate investigation into the incident,” the release said.
“After the accident occurred, Mr. Singh was immediately taken by ambulance to the Georgetown Public Hospital for medical treatment accompanied by the Health & Safety officer and nurses at Enmore. He however requested to be taken to the Woodlands Hospital where he is currently resting after two surgeries for injuries sustained,” the release said.
According to the release, both the corporation’s doctors and health and safety officials are monitoring the man’s progress daily. “GuySuCo will also take responsibility for the medial expenses of Mr. Singh during his recuperation at the private hospital,” the release from GuySuCo said.
The corporation said that Singh will also receive payment during his period of rehabilitation in keeping with the Collective Labour Agreement between the Corporation and GAWU. The release said that the corporation wishes him a quick recovery.