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Permanent disability in black mineworkers. A critical analysis.

J P Leger1, R S Arkles

  • 1Department of National Health and Population Development, Johannesburg.

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
|November 18, 1989
PubMed
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Black mineworkers in South Africa face disproportionately high rates of permanent disability. Current compensation fails to adequately address income loss, necessitating legislative reform for disabled miners.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Mining Safety
  • Socioeconomic Impact

Background:

  • The mining industry in South Africa accounts for a significant majority of permanent occupational disabilities among black workers.
  • The incidence of permanent disability in black mineworkers is substantially higher compared to other industries in the country.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine trends in permanent disability incidence among black mineworkers.
  • To investigate the adequacy of compensation for disabled black mineworkers.
  • To identify necessary reforms in workers' compensation legislation.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of compensated permanent disability cases across industries.
  • Examination of disability trends within the mining sector.

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  • Assessment of compensation payments against poverty datum levels and inflation.

    • Main Results:

    • Permanent disabilities in mining predominantly fall within the 1-5% category.
    • Compensation payments often fall below poverty levels and are eroded by inflation.
    • Repatriation post-accident raises critical employment concerns for disabled workers.

    Conclusions:

    • Existing workers' compensation legislation is insufficient to redress income loss for disabled black miners.
    • Urgent reforms are needed to improve compensation and address employment challenges.
    • The findings highlight systemic issues requiring legislative and policy interventions.