OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY IN INDONESIAN MINING COMPANIES: ANALYZING CAUSES, EFFECTS AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES: CASE STUDY OF PT INDONESIA STAR STEEL

Abstract

Occupational safety is still a problem in Indonesian mining, particularly in the high-risk nickel production zones. The causes, effects, and prevention of accidents at PT Indonesia STAR Steel, one of the largest mining companies in the nation, are examined in this study. The information was gathered using a qualitative approach, employing in-depth interviews and focus-group discussions (FGDs) with management, safety officers and frontline employees. To provide its analysis, the study makes use of the theories of safety culture, human error, and systems. The major conclusions show that inadequate safety culture, inadequate machinery maintenance, and inadequate training are the main causes of accidents. In actuality, these incidents result in not only bodily harm but also psychological distress, monetary losses, and long-term health issues. In particular, from the perspective of the employees, one of the concerns is the absence of continuous training and safety accountability. Stakeholders also made the case for implementing systemic changes such as risk identification, organized safety training, and the development and maintenance of a safety culture. The study's conclusions offer useful strategies for improving an organization's and employees' safety culture, as well as how to use equipment to do this in the workplace. These findings have larger ramifications for the application of policy and practice in the Indonesian mining industry than merely PT Indonesia STAR Steel.