21 Aug 2013

Fiji police investigate death at sugar mill

4:20 am on 21 August 2013

The Fiji police have confirmed they are investigating the death of a Lautoka mill worker, Samuela Sigatokacake.

The Fiji Sugar and General Worker's Union earlier called for a thorough investigation into an industrial accident at the Lautoka mill that led to his death.

Mr Sigatokacake suffered burns to 60 percent of his body when part of a vessel containing hot liquid collapsed last month.

The general secretary of the union, Felix Anthony, says the police commissioner should act without delay.