Based on reports received by the Hana Human Rights Organization, on Monday, 15 December 2025, a worker identified as Abubakr Baraei, 52 years old, married, with children, and a resident of Gug Tappeh village, Mahabad County, lost his life as a result of a work-related workplace accident.
According to the reports, while working at one of the mines in Mahabad County, he sustained severe injuries due to a rockfall. He was transferred to a hospital in Mahabad following the incident; however, due to the severity of his injuries, he later died.
Referring to the Iranian government’s obligations toward the fundamental rights of workers, the Hana Human Rights Organization emphasizes that, under international human rights standards and domestic laws, workers are entitled to safe, standard, and humane working conditions.
Protecting the lives and health of workers is a direct responsibility of employers and relevant authorities, and the government is obliged to ensure the effective enforcement of occupational safety and health regulations through proper oversight.
The continued occurrence of fatal workplace accidents in Iran reflects serious deficiencies in the observance of safety standards, inadequate supervision, and a structural disregard for workers’ right to life and personal safety, constituting a clear violation of their fundamental rights.