SloveniaThe article reports on a tragic workplace accident at Celje's Cinkarna in 2014, resulting in the death of worker Abdulah H. and injury to another employee. The incident occurred during high-altitude work on a metal construction frame, which was improperly secured. Three individuals—Ahmet Alić, Venčeslav Ojsteršek, and Franc Komačar—are being held accountable. Alić, the director of Velcom, is accused of failing to adhere to safety regulations by assigning tasks to an employee with health restrictions. The court case highlights violations of EU safety directives requiring fully qualified personnel for high-altitude work. Alić attended the preliminary hearing, while Ojsteršek and Komačar did not. Ojsteršek submitted a medical certificate but was denied a hearing until August 20. The deceased had health limitations preventing him from working at height, yet he was assigned such tasks. The incident underscores systemic safety failures in industrial settings.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the legal proceedings and safety violations without overt ideological slant. It focuses on factual details of the case, including the roles of all three defendants, the legal basis for charges, and the technical aspects of the workplace accident. There is a
