The Investigative Committee in Irkutsk Region opened a criminal case after two divers died at a hydroelectric dam in Irkutsk. Investigators are questioning the management of Irkutskenergo and Amper. The case concerns safety violations during work that caused two deaths.
Investigative bodies of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Irkutsk Region have opened a criminal case over the deaths of divers at the hydroelectric dam in Irkutsk. Investigative measures are currently underway, and the management of OJSC "Irkutskenergo" and LLC "Amper" is being questioned. This was reported by the press service of the regional Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation.According to the investigation, on July 2 at the hydroelectric dam, under a contract for maintenance work on trash racks concluded between OJSC "Irkutskenergo" and LLC "Amper," a diving team of four people descended to carry out the work. As a result, two divers drowned. It is known that the deceased had extensive experience in this field.
"A criminal case has been opened under Part 3 of Article 216 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (violation of safety rules during work, negligently causing the death of two persons). The sanction of this article provides for a maximum penalty of up to 7 years' imprisonment, with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions. The investigation into the criminal case is ongoing," the press service said.
As a reminder, two divers drowned while carrying out work at the hydroelectric dam on July 2. According to preliminary data, a technical error may have been the cause of death. Initially, one diver was in the water, while the second was providing backup. Suddenly an emergency arose, and the second diver rushed to help the first. Unfortunately, they could not be saved.