“Mining was successfully resumed in four active faces. We are also succeeding in equipping another four face pits, where mining will gradually start during this year, and the excavation of mining works is continuing, in which another five face pits are being prepared for 2021, “said David Hájek, OKD’s director of operations.
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He added that due to the interruption of operation, the preparation of two of the mentioned face dumps was delayed, and their start is therefore postponed until 2021. “We also resumed work on maintenance, recovery and looting of mine workings, which are very important for operation. Work related to safety at full operation is also carried out to the extent necessary. When a sufficient amount of coal is transported to the surface, both of our treatment plants will be fully operational, “Hájek explained.
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According to its spokeswoman Nadi Chattová, OKD is gradually increasing the number of mining workers in individual locations. “By Friday, August 14, more than 900 employees had returned to work after the covid-19 disease,” Chattová specified.
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From Monday, August 17, OKD will carry out preventive tests for covid-19, which the company has provided and will pay for its employees. “First and foremost, the company is concerned with ensuring the safety and health of employees and their families. At the same time, this step will enable the resumption of operations after the interruption of mining without fear of uncontrollable spread of the virus, “said an OKD spokeswoman.
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“Thanks to continuous preventive testing, we will be able to capture and isolate a potential new outbreak very quickly. Any positive results will of course be reported to the Regional Hygiene Station in Ostrava, with which we will continue to work closely, “added Vanda Staňková, Chairman of the Board of Directors of OKD.
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