Over 130 Workers Killed in Industrial Accidents Across Kazakhstan in 2025

In the first nine months of this year, 934 workers were injured in workplace accidents across Kazakhstan, 133 of whom died, Orda.kz reports.

According to the State Labor Inspectorate Committee, one in three accidents occurred due to management negligence.

Despite the high figures, officials note a 3.4% decrease in the overall rate of industrial injuries compared to the same period last year.

High injury rates persist in the republic's industrial regions. For example, 103 people were injured in the Qaraganda region, 89 in the East Kazakhstan region, 68 in Pavlodar, 64 in Aqtobe, and 48 in Atyrau. Fifty-one people were also injured in Almaty. By industry, the highest number of injuries was recorded in the mining and metallurgical complex (17.4%) and in the construction industry (10.2%),
 the committee said in a statement.

The main causes cited include poor work organization (34.2%), employee negligence (33.6%), safety violations (8.5%), and road accidents (7.8%).

Authorities have opened 211 criminal cases related to workplace violations.

Recent Fatal Incidents

One of the most recent cases occurred at Thermal Power Plant No. 2 in Pavlodar, owned by oligarchs Klebanov and Kan, where a 33-year-old welder died while working with equipment. First responders who arrived on the scene confirmed his death.

The labor inspectorate has launched an investigation, and a criminal case has been opened.

Another incident took place at the Stepnogorsk Thermal Power Plant, where one person died and three others were hospitalized while dismantling equipment. All victims were contractor employees. A special commission has been established, and the police are investigating.

Additionally, two workers died at the Shymkent Oil Refinery when a boom truck overturned during insulation work. They were employees of KRS Astana LLP. A criminal case has also been initiated.

Original Author: Ruslan Loginov