Pertamina Patra Niaga Takes Strict Action Against AMT for Safety Procedure Violations
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Pertamina Patra Niaga has taken disciplinary action against a tanker driver for violating safety procedures by smoking while on duty.
- The driver, employed by a partner company, was dismissed following the safety breach.
- Pertamina emphasizes its commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards in all operations.
Pertamina Patra Niaga has swiftly addressed a social media post showing a tanker driver smoking while operating a fuel truck. The driver, who works for a transport partner company serving a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) filling station, has been dismissed following an investigation into the safety violation.
Kitty Andhora, VP of Corporate Communication for Pertamina Patra Niaga, stated that the disciplinary action underscores the company's strict adherence to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) protocols. "Safety is a non-negotiable principle," Andhora said. "This firm action is part of disciplinary enforcement and guidance to ensure every worker and partner understands that compliance with HSSE procedures must be consistently implemented in all operational activities."
The company expressed gratitude for public vigilance, noting that such reports are crucial for reinforcing the safety culture throughout the energy distribution chain. Pertamina Patra Niaga encourages the public to report concerns via its Customer Solution 135 service or its social media channels, @pertaminapatraniaga and @pertamina135.
Safety is a non-negotiable principle. This firm action is part of disciplinary enforcement and guidance to ensure every worker and partner understands that compliance with HSSE procedures must be consistently implemented in all operational activities.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.