Early 2026 was marked by an important milestone for PT Bumi Suksesindo (BSI). The subsidiary of PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk, which operate a mine in Banyuwangi, received an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) award from the East Java Provincial Government. The award was presented by Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa during the National OHS Month ceremony at Tri Dharma Petrokimia Gresik Stadium on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
According to Roelly Fransza, General Manager of Operations and Head of Mining Engineering at BSI, the award reflects the discipline and commitment of all BSI employees in implementing OHS across all operational activities, both at the Tujuh Bukit Gold Mine and the Tujuh Bukit Copper Project, which together form the Tujuh Bukit Operations (TBO).
Throughout 2025, BSI recorded 19.7 million work hours with zero lost time injuries and zero recordable injuries. This means no incidents occurred that required official reporting under mining safety standards.
This performance was further reinforced by a low Serious Potential Incident Frequency Rate (SPIFR) of 0.37—well below the target of <1.47. It demonstrates the company’s strong ability to manage major risks through effective systems, supervision, and disciplined work practices.
These achievements were previously announced during BSI’s National OHS Month ceremony at its operations site on 12 January 2026, two days before the provincial award was received. The 2026 National OHS Month program includes a series of strategic, promotional, and implementation-based activities, such as health webinars, BSI Fun Run, OHS Reflection Day, and the Internal Rescue Challenge.
“No production target is more important than human life,” said Roelly during the ceremony. He emphasized that everyone deserves to return home safely and in good health after work.
In 2026, BSI aims to take its OHS implementation to the next level under the theme On to the Next Level. The company has embedded Safety Beliefs and Duty of Care into its safety management system to further strengthen a safety-driven culture.
With a strong OHS foundation and continued commitment, BSI is determined to ensure that every worker at Tujuh Bukit Operations can work and return home safely.
