Although the accident itself has put into question mine safety in Chile, serious accidents in large mines are rare, particularly in those owned by the state copper mining company, Codelco, or by multinational companies.
Meskipun kecelakaan ini mempertanyakan keselamatan tambang di Chili, kecelakaan serius di tambang besar jarang terjadi, khususnya di tambang milik perusahaan pertambangan tembaga negara, Codelco, atau perusahaan multinasional.