Baker Hughes has acted irresponsibly - Wacam

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HONESTY 10 years ago

It is Ghanaians who have come to believe in a false narrative of good investors.

It is not only Boateng suffering today, but Kweku Adoboli who is being thrown out of Britain as we speak.

Learn to trust multinational co ...
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It is Ghanaians who have come to believe in a false narrative of good investors.

It is not only Boateng suffering today, but Kweku Adoboli who is being thrown out of Britain as we speak.

Learn to trust multinational companies from a distance. It is all about the money. Once you are down, you become desolate to them.

Don't just sign documents or contracts without reading the small prints.
Gye Nyame 10 years ago

I do empathize with the guy but the question is, is it Baker Hughes' responsibility? He may be entitled to workmen's compensation since it sounds like he got hurt while on the job and ought to go claim it. Has he contacted th ...
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I do empathize with the guy but the question is, is it Baker Hughes' responsibility? He may be entitled to workmen's compensation since it sounds like he got hurt while on the job and ought to go claim it. Has he contacted the insurance company for the vehicle for compensation? Or was vehicle not insured and if not then he can sue the owner, which is Baker Hughes for compensation. Did he sign up for short or long term disability insurance or health insurance. Disability and health insurance are optional and the company you work for usually opts to pay part of the premium for you, otherwise full payment comes from your pay check. Basically, it depends on your contract and what you signed up for.
What is sad is our poor medical care in Ghana, most folks in such serious accidents in Ghana, usually die -- most foreigners/expats would have been flown to their countries for further care but I guess he was sent to SA for better treatment.

You work for a company and get compensated for your productivity, it is up to you the individual to insure yourself or save for a rainy day, unfortunately that is how it works in a capitalist society. By the way, where is his family in all this?

On another note, have the victims of GOIL disaster during the flooding been compensated by GOIL and if so how much did each receive?
ELINAM 10 years ago

Please your knowledge of this case is so limited is crazy and pathetic.

Please your knowledge of this case is so limited is crazy and pathetic.
Gye Nyame 10 years ago

"Workers' compensation is a form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment in exchange for mandatory relinquishment of the employee's right to sue his or her ...
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"Workers' compensation is a form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment in exchange for mandatory relinquishment of the employee's right to sue his or her employer for the tort of negligence".
What is so complicated to understand about workmen's comp? If he got injured while doing work for the company (using company car, indicates he was doing some company business at time of accident) -- then he could claim workmen's comp or can sue for compensation, if company is found negligent. These are just suggestions based on content of the article, I don't know any more than I read.

Unfortunately, there are guidelines and policies when you work for a company and it is in the interest of the employee to apprise themselves of the policies. If he is incapacitated to the point where he cannot follow up on some of these compensations due him then his family need to step in.
MJS 10 years ago

My friend shut up!! You don't know anything. Do you know the safety standards and requirements in the oil and gas industry? Stop talking about workmen compensation, that's the last resort. I hate people who talk from shallow ...
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My friend shut up!! You don't know anything. Do you know the safety standards and requirements in the oil and gas industry? Stop talking about workmen compensation, that's the last resort. I hate people who talk from shallow knowledge...
DHURUWAH 10 years ago

Who knows, maybe he went chasing women with company vehicle late at night and got in an accident. The company will wash their hands off him if that was what happened.

Who knows, maybe he went chasing women with company vehicle late at night and got in an accident. The company will wash their hands off him if that was what happened.
MJS 10 years ago

Ge Nyame or whatever you call your self. You actually need education before you start spewing crap. Go and read the Ghana labour act, and understand employer's responsibility in terms of safety of employees. It will also bene ...
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Ge Nyame or whatever you call your self. You actually need education before you start spewing crap. Go and read the Ghana labour act, and understand employer's responsibility in terms of safety of employees. It will also benefit you to know that there is something we call, duty of care, also if you are talking about compensation, at what point does the employee gets released by the employer? You are an educated illiterate I guess... shut up!!
Dedei 10 years ago

I can bet my last penny that u re an expat, that is why you showing so much ignorance abt our labour law,educate urself before u comment

I can bet my last penny that u re an expat, that is why you showing so much ignorance abt our labour law,educate urself before u comment
Kwesi 10 years ago

The victim cannot do anything by himself then you say he should contact insurance company in any case do employees insure company vehicles?

The victim cannot do anything by himself then you say he should contact insurance company in any case do employees insure company vehicles?
RICHARDSON 10 years ago

The company should help the victim

The company should help the victim

THOMAS DUKORMEVI 10 years ago

Another instance of leadership failure. Mahama must act in d interest of Ghanaians.

Another instance of leadership failure. Mahama must act in d interest of Ghanaians.
DHURUWAH 10 years ago

Kweku Adoboli is not a UK citizen. He is a Ghanaian living in the UK so he has no rights after serving a 7 years jail sentence. He will be coming home to Mama.I hope he hid some of the money, if not he is fucked.

Kweku Adoboli is not a UK citizen. He is a Ghanaian living in the UK so he has no rights after serving a 7 years jail sentence. He will be coming home to Mama.I hope he hid some of the money, if not he is fucked.
kofi adu 10 years ago

This is normal with American companies.After a while,their insurance don't cover.It is when the state you live starts coverage. The SSI you pay.Sorry he is a victim.

This is normal with American companies.After a while,their insurance don't cover.It is when the state you live starts coverage. The SSI you pay.Sorry he is a victim.
Dedei 10 years ago

Wat re u talking abt? We have our labour laws in Ghana and that supercedes theirs wen they are in Ghana

Wat re u talking abt? We have our labour laws in Ghana and that supercedes theirs wen they are in Ghana
LOVE AND PEACE 10 years ago

IT IS ALREADY LATE FOR THE BRAIN TO HEAL. SUE THE COMPANY IN LABOR COURT AND KICK THE COMPANY OUT OF GHANA. ONE OF THE COMPANIES THAT DOES NOT RESPECT HUMAN BEING. ALSO BLAME OUR LEADERS AND THEIR GOLD COAST LAWS THEY STIL ...
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IT IS ALREADY LATE FOR THE BRAIN TO HEAL. SUE THE COMPANY IN LABOR COURT AND KICK THE COMPANY OUT OF GHANA. ONE OF THE COMPANIES THAT DOES NOT RESPECT HUMAN BEING. ALSO BLAME OUR LEADERS AND THEIR GOLD COAST LAWS THEY STILL EMBRACE. POOR AFRICA
judgment day 10 years ago

GNPC is also to be blamed for this careles attitude of this companies. All they want is the money in their pockets and nothing else. the leaders of this country have failed us all. what a shame...Good job Wacam we are with u.

GNPC is also to be blamed for this careles attitude of this companies. All they want is the money in their pockets and nothing else. the leaders of this country have failed us all. what a shame...Good job Wacam we are with u.
Kwesi 10 years ago

Every Ghanaian should join this campaign to put pressure on these human vultures to behave humanly. They manifest these behaviours in Africa because they know they can get away easily.

Every Ghanaian should join this campaign to put pressure on these human vultures to behave humanly. They manifest these behaviours in Africa because they know they can get away easily.
JH. New York 10 years ago

The blame is on our own gov't Authorities, Chief Executives and Politicians,who Signed Bad Agreement to Sentence workers to Such predicament in the event of an accident.

The blame is on our own gov't Authorities, Chief Executives and Politicians,who Signed Bad Agreement to Sentence workers to Such predicament in the event of an accident.
Nananom 10 years ago

So when will Africans be respected. These companies always pretend to be the best outside. It is time for African leaders to rise. This could happen to anybody but I still blame the black

So when will Africans be respected. These companies always pretend to be the best outside. It is time for African leaders to rise. This could happen to anybody but I still blame the black
Pino 10 years ago

Think!
Why are almost all the current breed of African politicians useless and sell outs??

Think!
Why are almost all the current breed of African politicians useless and sell outs??

Ruel Valadez 10 years ago

I have proof of there wrong doing they did to me but this system is corrupt. Way up to the EEOC and I have proof. No one cares here in America

I have proof of there wrong doing they did to me but this system is corrupt. Way up to the EEOC and I have proof. No one cares here in America
aziz 10 years ago

Poor ghannaians. awww Kwame Nkrumah Ghana.

When shall we continue to be slaves? Hmm

Poor ghannaians. awww Kwame Nkrumah Ghana.

When shall we continue to be slaves? Hmm
nii mantse 10 years ago

Ghanaians STAND UP and let's defend our own!

Ghanaians STAND UP and let's defend our own!
Ruel Valadez 10 years ago

Baker Hughes does not fill out paperwork properly, I have proof of that also with 8 violations on one paper work to hide incidents to make it look like it was not work related.

Baker Hughes does not fill out paperwork properly, I have proof of that also with 8 violations on one paper work to hide incidents to make it look like it was not work related.
Abu london 10 years ago

If andrew were to be white the story will change.they dont value blacks even in america talkless of africa.

If andrew were to be white the story will change.they dont value blacks even in america talkless of africa.
BLACK LIVES MATTER! 10 years ago

Let the truth be told, they just don't care about black people. They think we are subhuman, in fact, animals! Sometimes it is so difficult to drive this issues home, but it is what it is.

Let the truth be told, they just don't care about black people. They think we are subhuman, in fact, animals! Sometimes it is so difficult to drive this issues home, but it is what it is.
Yaw 10 years ago

Has anybody talked to the family or BH on this. I see this as being onesided? His family must have taken the funds and spending it themselves.

Has anybody talked to the family or BH on this. I see this as being onesided? His family must have taken the funds and spending it themselves.
Pino 10 years ago

Africans will learn the hard way who the real cause of their woes are.
Keep thinking shallow.

Africans will learn the hard way who the real cause of their woes are.
Keep thinking shallow.
tsatsu 10 years ago

Was this guy and independent contractor or an employee, if he was an independent contractor then the company cannot use its resources to take care of him. Please know the law and his contact before you comment, my brother was ...
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Was this guy and independent contractor or an employee, if he was an independent contractor then the company cannot use its resources to take care of him. Please know the law and his contact before you comment, my brother was an engineer there for many years and was treated well.
Kayi 10 years ago

Read before you comment. The person is still an employee of the company not a contractor. shame to bakerhhughes

Read before you comment. The person is still an employee of the company not a contractor. shame to bakerhhughes

MJS 10 years ago

And your fell into coma post accident and was treated well. Bull Crap!!

And your fell into coma post accident and was treated well. Bull Crap!!
MJS 10 years ago

Are so ignorant to know the all contractors, subcontractor and employees are governed by the same health and safety standards at the workplace? Your ignorance so so so sucks. Get back to school boooy!!

Are so ignorant to know the all contractors, subcontractor and employees are governed by the same health and safety standards at the workplace? Your ignorance so so so sucks. Get back to school boooy!!
Dedei 10 years ago

Ur Bro never had an accident,u don't know what goes on in the oil industry so shush.

Ur Bro never had an accident,u don't know what goes on in the oil industry so shush.
Nyorkopio 10 years ago

Was Boateng insured at the time of the motor vehicle accident (MVA)? Was the vehicles involved in the collision insured? How do accident benefits work in Ghana and Gabon? Boateng need an experienced personal injury litigation ...
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Was Boateng insured at the time of the motor vehicle accident (MVA)? Was the vehicles involved in the collision insured? How do accident benefits work in Ghana and Gabon? Boateng need an experienced personal injury litigation lawyer to ensure that his rights to accident benefits and care are uncovered and enforced. Any lawyer in Ghana able to work on this case?
Koo 10 years ago

This is a sad story. I pray the government take this issue up

This is a sad story. I pray the government take this issue up
Est 10 years ago

Baker Hughes is acting irresponsibly and the authorities in that company are nothing but racist

Baker Hughes is acting irresponsibly and the authorities in that company are nothing but racist
TK 10 years ago

[The story circulating about Baker Hughes employee Andrews Boateng contains false allegations and distorts the facts about the care given to him following a tragic accident in April 2014. We appreciate everyone's concern for ...
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[The story circulating about Baker Hughes employee Andrews Boateng contains false allegations and distorts the facts about the care given to him following a tragic accident in April 2014. We appreciate everyone's concern for our employee and our highest priority has been and continues to be the provision of appropriate support to this employee and his family. Given that the matter involves the health and well-being of a Baker Hughes employee, we do not intend to comment further.]

Source: Company website
Nana Debrah Bekoe 10 years ago

I think it is time for the government of Ghana to protect her nationals. Expatriates are mistreating ghanaians too much.God save Anthony, God save Ghana.Thanks Hannah.

I think it is time for the government of Ghana to protect her nationals. Expatriates are mistreating ghanaians too much.God save Anthony, God save Ghana.Thanks Hannah.
Bismark zumah (gbane Tongo) 10 years ago

This company must not be allowed to treat our ghanian brother like that.what do they take us for? God is worching.

This company must not be allowed to treat our ghanian brother like that.what do they take us for? God is worching.
Oil and Gas Lawyer 10 years ago

If this is true, sue the company. You have nothing to loose and will get somethnig out of it.

If this is true, sue the company. You have nothing to loose and will get somethnig out of it.
Mercy Offei 10 years ago

God save this young man. It's so sad . Let all Ghanaians join this campaign . Racism at its best in Baker Hughes . I love this organisation Wacam . I wish I could be connected. They are bold , honest and have human feeling . ...
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God save this young man. It's so sad . Let all Ghanaians join this campaign . Racism at its best in Baker Hughes . I love this organisation Wacam . I wish I could be connected. They are bold , honest and have human feeling . God bless them.
Please let's pray for our brother Andrew Boateng because he can't even pray for himself . Amen
leticia nyarko 10 years ago

They need to bow deir heads in shame a big company like you doing this

They need to bow deir heads in shame a big company like you doing this
An employee happy to have a job 10 years ago

Tis a shame everyone seems to want to go after the "company". So he was in a company truck. Its not Baker Hughes fault he had an accident. It wasn't a faulty truck with bad brakes. He was driving irresponsibly and wrecked ...
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Tis a shame everyone seems to want to go after the "company". So he was in a company truck. Its not Baker Hughes fault he had an accident. It wasn't a faulty truck with bad brakes. He was driving irresponsibly and wrecked a company truck. He should be fired. He has cost the company enough with the repairs to truck, insurance cost increase, paperwork, time. It is bad what happened to him, but not Baker's fault. They already have paid his disability. They owe him nothing. When are you black people gonna ever learn, NO ONE OWES YOU ANYTHING! Your lives are no more important than anyone elses. Everyone's life matters! I suggest all drive a company vehicle carefully, be glad you have a job, be glad the company is giving you a truck to drive, and treat it with care. When you wreck it, apologize and pay for the damages out of your check. Baker hughes owes this man nothing more.
Senyo 10 years ago

It seems the employee happy to have a Job , is on someones private payroll mostly HR to spread rumours about Andy. For the records Andy was not driving and there were 4 pple in the vehicle and another 8 months pregnant emplo ...
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It seems the employee happy to have a Job , is on someones private payroll mostly HR to spread rumours about Andy. For the records Andy was not driving and there were 4 pple in the vehicle and another 8 months pregnant employee of Baker died .....SHAME ON YOU and KEEP your Job

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