A tragic accident shook the region at a quarry beneath Mount Goč. A 53-year-old worker from Vladičin Han lost his life when a massive amount of rocks and stones collapsed on him. Yes, you read that right — the very stones meant to be extracted ended up killing a man on the job!
Emergency services could only confirm his death on the spot. It took nearly eight grueling hours for a special rescue team from the Kragujevac Emergency Management Directorate to retrieve his body. This quarry, located in the settlement of Kamenica at the foot of Goč, is privately owned. But who’s really watching over worker safety in these places?
This tragedy casts a dark shadow over workplace safety standards in Serbia. Will anyone be held accountable for this death? Will anything change, or will this just become another grim statistic?
While the government plays its political games, ordinary people are losing their lives at workplaces where they should be protected. This is not just an unfortunate accident — it’s a wake-up call for all of us.
If you have thoughts about this tragedy or know someone working in quarries, share your opinion. Is this the price of labor in Serbia? Or is it time for serious change? Comments are open, so drop a line — maybe your words will stir the conscience of someone who can make a difference.
