Mr. Frikkie Holl from Impala Platinum Mine shared the views of the company on the accident with the Delegation. Impala immediately dispatched a high powered team, which included senior management to the site of the accident. This was the worst accident experienced at Impala. The deceased miners were all rock drill operators. It was reported to Impala Management that the nine workers started their shift, after being given the go-ahead by their supervisor. The supervisor, when noticing the possible hazard at the work area, felt that re-enforcing the pillages of the mine shaft ceiling (mining roof bolt) would help. The assessment of the shift-boss (senior supervisor) 3 hours later, after inspecting the work area, was that the area was dangerous and instructed evacuation to another more secure work area. The FOG accident happened during the evacuation period. Impala Mine, as a result of the accident, has introduced new preventative measures, including changing production methods and strengthening routine inspection to prevent a future re-occurrence of the accident. The Delegation interrogated the presentation extensively and assured the company that the Committee will follow the investigation and enquiry closely. South Africa fared badly in comparative studies (Canada, England and Australia) on health and safety standards in mines. The Committee will make sure that the legislative measures that the Mine Health and Safety Act, as amended, allow be applied strictly in cases where violations occurred. The Chairperson commended Impala for the forward-looking steps they took since the accident. A moment of silence was observed by the meeting for the miners that died.