Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has confirmed the death of one its employees on Thursday as a result of an industrial accident.
“Alba mourns Abdul Elah Ali Buali who died as the result of an industrial accident on July 26, 2012,” Alba in a statement said.
Abdul Elah Ali Buali joined Alba in May 07, 2002 and worked as a senior operator in Reduction line 1. During his 11 years of service at Alba he was praised for his hard work and loyalty to the company.
“His family was personally contacted by the representatives of the company about the tragic accident. In addition, all necessary communications have been made to the relevant authorities and a detailed investigation is underway,” Alba statement added.
Abdul Elah Ali Buali is survived by his wife and one daughter.
Alba has been consistently ranked as one of the largest aluminium smelters in the world, and is known for its technological strength, global competitiveness and innovative policies. Alba produces more than 860,000 metric tonnes per annum of aluminium which meet or exceed the industry standard for purity, with products including standard and T-ingots, extrusion billets, rolling slab, properzi ingots, and molten aluminium. It has also maintained a strong track record of operational safety and environmental compliance.