Ghanaians LOVE america more than they love themselves! Meanwhile even african-americans are treated like shit amd killed everyday without getting justice. The No.1 racist country in the world!! Poor Boateng will learn the har ... read full comment
Ghanaians LOVE america more than they love themselves! Meanwhile even african-americans are treated like shit amd killed everyday without getting justice. The No.1 racist country in the world!! Poor Boateng will learn the hard way. Wishing him all the luck.
SANTO 10 years ago
Where are GHANA'S minister of foreign affairs Hanna Tetteh, and GHANA'S high commissioner to South Africa?
Typical of GHANA'S leaders, one wouldn't be surprised to know that they are well aware of this man's predicament bu ... read full comment
Where are GHANA'S minister of foreign affairs Hanna Tetteh, and GHANA'S high commissioner to South Africa?
Typical of GHANA'S leaders, one wouldn't be surprised to know that they are well aware of this man's predicament but they'll maintain their usual "it's none of my business" posture.
Zeta Okaikoi was in South Africa during the xenophobic attacks. What did Zeta Okaikoi do for Ghanaians in South Africa? FOKO!
At that time, Zeta was rather lobbying to be reposted to another country in a bid to shirk her official responsibilities.
GHANA'S leaders have always been useless and wicked.
Bibisaku 10 years ago
Has he forgotten his family members' phone numbers and addresses ..???
The story doesn't gel at all
Has he forgotten his family members' phone numbers and addresses ..???
The story doesn't gel at all
Adepa 10 years ago
the story says thr guy went into coma and when he came out he can't talk. so how can he give the phone numbers of his family members out?
the story says thr guy went into coma and when he came out he can't talk. so how can he give the phone numbers of his family members out?
HONESTY 10 years ago
Has any of his lawyers spoken to the US embassy in South Africa.
God help our people especially the ignorant ones who will sell their birth right for bread and butter.
Has any of his lawyers spoken to the US embassy in South Africa.
God help our people especially the ignorant ones who will sell their birth right for bread and butter.
Concerned Citizen 10 years ago
My brother, so do you mean nobody knows him in south africa? Does he not have any ghanaian friends in SA who can contact his family? Won't his family ask questions when they dont hear from him again? We don't know the full st ... read full comment
My brother, so do you mean nobody knows him in south africa? Does he not have any ghanaian friends in SA who can contact his family? Won't his family ask questions when they dont hear from him again? We don't know the full story. Maybe he might have offended his family somehow, so now he's been left to his fate. Who knows?
judgment day 10 years ago
My friend, u are misinformed. the accident happened in gabon which also toke the life of a 7 months old pregnent baker staff. his brother was going to SA initially until baker started saying its too expensive. the funny thing ... read full comment
My friend, u are misinformed. the accident happened in gabon which also toke the life of a 7 months old pregnent baker staff. his brother was going to SA initially until baker started saying its too expensive. the funny thing is we the workers and some friends even contribute for his basic expenses in SA. and also sort out his brothers family. Andy is one of the few good guys, its just unfortunate his in this situation. his brother on countless occations approched the management of baker for trips to SA all to no avail. Andy is not a south African and was not originally sent to SA. So if he does not know anyone there, i see nothing wrong with it. pls. be smart with ur commenets
maame 10 years ago
So why can't he be brought back home then or there are no hospitals in Ghana. Our stupidity and the way we luck ass is the reason for the influx of these foreign companies who treat Ghanaians like we back to slavery. Demand y ... read full comment
So why can't he be brought back home then or there are no hospitals in Ghana. Our stupidity and the way we luck ass is the reason for the influx of these foreign companies who treat Ghanaians like we back to slavery. Demand your fucking rights
They Say They Say 10 years ago
The guy was on rotational duty in one country when he got into a life threatening accident, was flown into another country while he was in coma and abandoned in a nursing home without any visitation from a family member or co ... read full comment
The guy was on rotational duty in one country when he got into a life threatening accident, was flown into another country while he was in coma and abandoned in a nursing home without any visitation from a family member or company rep. What's his state of mind to remember phone numbers? Do you know? How many people memorize phone numbers these days? Do you think if he was a US citizen he'll be left like that? Concerned citizen show concern for your fellow citizen wai.
ISSAKA 10 years ago
@Maame et al, it seems most of you don't get what is going on. This Andy guy was a ROTATIONAL WORKER of that Oil & Gas company. He was in GABON on a rotational duty (not a permanent resident). He was involved in a serious ... read full comment
@Maame et al, it seems most of you don't get what is going on. This Andy guy was a ROTATIONAL WORKER of that Oil & Gas company. He was in GABON on a rotational duty (not a permanent resident). He was involved in a serious accident while on OFFICIAL DUTY. He was in coma for sometime. The company took responsibility of taking care of his treatment and is now in South Africa. The Company for which he was working as a Rotational Oil & Gas Engineer has NOW NEGLECTED HIM and left him to his fate IN A NURSING HOME IN SOUTH AFRICA. This Andy guy is bed ridden, can;t talk, eat , or communicate. The Company has taken that as an excuse to neglect him. Andy may not be from a wealthy or financially healthy family to afford daily, weekly, or monthly visits to South Africa. If they even had that much money, it is not their responsibility to be shuttling to and fro South Africa. The "whistle blower" in this matter, is only asking well meaning Ghanaians especially Government Officials (Min. of Foreign Affairs)to help this Engineer Andy, and seek justice for him. Please stop attacking the young man and his family. Attack the negligent Rich Oil & Gas Company!
Please read well and understand issues before you start attacking innocent people.
Joe 10 years ago
The fact as it stands now is this: He was injured in Gabon, air lifted to SA with one family member to be with him, and he was later moved from the first hospital to a place those whom have seen call it an aged home. About hi ... read full comment
The fact as it stands now is this: He was injured in Gabon, air lifted to SA with one family member to be with him, and he was later moved from the first hospital to a place those whom have seen call it an aged home. About his brother who was with him earlier on, no one knows if he is still with him.
maame 10 years ago
So his family is laid back and for a year or more you haven't heard from him and they don't make intensive efforts? That speak volumes unless the dude cut off his family I've seen that too if not the family is dumb
So his family is laid back and for a year or more you haven't heard from him and they don't make intensive efforts? That speak volumes unless the dude cut off his family I've seen that too if not the family is dumb
They Say They Say 10 years ago
Some of you just come here to embarrass yourselves by commenting anyhow or it's just that your reasoning is simply shot. This dude's welfare is directly the responsibility of the company that sent him on that errand, plain an ... read full comment
Some of you just come here to embarrass yourselves by commenting anyhow or it's just that your reasoning is simply shot. This dude's welfare is directly the responsibility of the company that sent him on that errand, plain and simple and not his family.
Sigma, London 10 years ago
....he wrote the phone numbers
....he wrote the phone numbers
DB 10 years ago
Which part of the story don't you get Bibisaku? Read the story well. He was in coma so yes it is possible he cannot recollect or remember much. He cannot even talk.
Which part of the story don't you get Bibisaku? Read the story well. He was in coma so yes it is possible he cannot recollect or remember much. He cannot even talk.
HONESTY 10 years ago
Everyone should stop criticizing whoever and spread the story on all social platforms till anyone who can help takes notice.
The guy needs help and that is what you guys have to offer in any small way.
Everyone should stop criticizing whoever and spread the story on all social platforms till anyone who can help takes notice.
The guy needs help and that is what you guys have to offer in any small way.
Kinkonte 10 years ago
Read the article well moron don't just comment from ur ass can happen to anyone fool
Read the article well moron don't just comment from ur ass can happen to anyone fool
obaa yaa 10 years ago
He can't talk. Read it well
He can't talk. Read it well
Obialeke 10 years ago
Stupid question. If read the story very well you will know that the person is disable, can't eat and can't even talk. How do you expect a person in such condition to remember phone number?
Stupid question. If read the story very well you will know that the person is disable, can't eat and can't even talk. How do you expect a person in such condition to remember phone number?
Brian Williams 10 years ago
Chances are, some well placed Ghanaian bureaucrat has been paid off to turn a blind eye to this young man's problem.
Chances are, some well placed Ghanaian bureaucrat has been paid off to turn a blind eye to this young man's problem.
Palmwine Tapper 10 years ago
Oh Mine! Another retarded twerp!
Oh Mine! Another retarded twerp!
TARANTULA 10 years ago
As for Zeta Okaikwei she is probably out there somewhere still trying to "kill two stones with one bird".
And by the way, do you seriously expect her to live up to expectations? Some of you people paaaa!
As for Zeta Okaikwei she is probably out there somewhere still trying to "kill two stones with one bird".
And by the way, do you seriously expect her to live up to expectations? Some of you people paaaa!
Emefa 10 years ago
Zita is in Yugoslavia. She is Gh ' s high commision error n you won't want to know what she is up to. Big parties and flying around. Hahaaaa. Check her out and you would be sorry to know how she and her family are spending o ... read full comment
Zita is in Yugoslavia. She is Gh ' s high commision error n you won't want to know what she is up to. Big parties and flying around. Hahaaaa. Check her out and you would be sorry to know how she and her family are spending our resources over there. A nation without purpose!!
Ahamponi, DENU 10 years ago
he is an Ashanti so we wont do any thing for him.
he is an Ashanti so we wont do any thing for him.
Naa 10 years ago
Did you do history in sch?
Are you ignorant or you didn't do history in school? For you anyone with an Akan name is Ashanti? My God
Did you do history in sch?
Are you ignorant or you didn't do history in school? For you anyone with an Akan name is Ashanti? My God
Yaa Nkosuo 10 years ago
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Zita isn't in South Africa, One of the Ahwois is.
But this is the harsh reality of the lack of Employment Rights;
Insurance etc.
Ing Boateng may have been over the moon when he accepted his p ... read full comment
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Zita isn't in South Africa, One of the Ahwois is.
But this is the harsh reality of the lack of Employment Rights;
Insurance etc.
Ing Boateng may have been over the moon when he accepted his post, working here there and everywhere but did he check the "In the event of" clauses or established what the entitlements of his Contract was?
This should be an eye-opener to ALL
Osei kuffour 10 years ago
Zico it's unfortunate that an individual company had come out to treat a person like the . Maybe me and you don't know the full story , don't jump into conclusions and brand America as the number one racist country in the wor ... read full comment
Zico it's unfortunate that an individual company had come out to treat a person like the . Maybe me and you don't know the full story , don't jump into conclusions and brand America as the number one racist country in the world . I don't know how many counety you had lived .
America is not that racist like you think . Try Europe .. Russia , even Saudi Arabia ..
EFO KOKU 10 years ago
People like Zico has never been to America but say ill about that great country. Maybe Zico doesn't understand the word racism. Zico go to Eastern Europe or the Arab countries and then come tell me America is a racist country ... read full comment
People like Zico has never been to America but say ill about that great country. Maybe Zico doesn't understand the word racism. Zico go to Eastern Europe or the Arab countries and then come tell me America is a racist country.
ELINAM 10 years ago
You can not tell these white man ass kissers that these people do not care for you.
But Ghanaians are HUGELY ATTRACTED to European hate.
Because we're educated to think upside DOWN, WE TAKE OYIMBO HATE for LOVE.
We're the ... read full comment
You can not tell these white man ass kissers that these people do not care for you.
But Ghanaians are HUGELY ATTRACTED to European hate.
Because we're educated to think upside DOWN, WE TAKE OYIMBO HATE for LOVE.
We're the only OPPRESSED people who had allowed our oppressor to MISEDUCATE us and had MISREPRESENTED his god to be our GOD.
The UPSIDE DOWN education.
ELINAM 10 years ago
Dankote the biggest Nigeria investor and the most super technical minded black man way more than all Ghanaian so-called rich men COMBINED, had said "NEVER in a history of any nation that FOREIGNERS had developed a nation th ... read full comment
Dankote the biggest Nigeria investor and the most super technical minded black man way more than all Ghanaian so-called rich men COMBINED, had said "NEVER in a history of any nation that FOREIGNERS had developed a nation thru their investments" ...the natives had to have their own national dream and plan in place then foreigners had to be guided by law to tow that route or get the HELL OUT.
But we have crooked LAWYERS and JUDGES who are in bed with the "INVESTORS".
But Ghanaians "misleaders" do not think so all due to laziness that it is someone else job to advice us and develop our dream for us. That's a thinking of someone miseducated to think UPSIDE DOWN in order to make others wealthy but not himself.
mena 10 years ago
Fool how's that working for Nigeria you bitch stop insulting your country because a stupid Nigeria guy is fucking you. Stupid fool
Fool how's that working for Nigeria you bitch stop insulting your country because a stupid Nigeria guy is fucking you. Stupid fool
ELINAM 10 years ago
It is.
It is.
Naa 10 years ago
Did you read the article well?
Did u read the article well or you didn't understand what it's written? The guy was working with American company in Africa not in America. Secondly if African American obey instruction nobody ... read full comment
Did you read the article well?
Did u read the article well or you didn't understand what it's written? The guy was working with American company in Africa not in America. Secondly if African American obey instruction nobody will shoot them.
WISEMAN 10 years ago
WHAT YOU NEED IS A GOOD LAWYER WITH INTERATIOAL EXPOSURE TO FIGHT FOR HIM
WHAT YOU NEED IS A GOOD LAWYER WITH INTERATIOAL EXPOSURE TO FIGHT FOR HIM
Neutral Zone 10 years ago
Did he not have health insurance, how about long term disability insurance?
Did he not have health insurance, how about long term disability insurance?
HONESTY 10 years ago
You recently took an albino boy from Tanzania to the USA for new prosthetic after being attack for ritual motives.
This crime is committed by your own, please please show your sense of responsibility before it is too late ... read full comment
You recently took an albino boy from Tanzania to the USA for new prosthetic after being attack for ritual motives.
This crime is committed by your own, please please show your sense of responsibility before it is too late because some of us will not let this issue rest.
The company should have pulled all stones to do the right thing.
Boateng is also a human with loved ones for Heavens sake.
Yaa Nkosuo 10 years ago
With his position, the type of company he worked for, Insurance should have been incorporated into his Contract.
With his position, the type of company he worked for, Insurance should have been incorporated into his Contract.
MR TRULY TRULY 10 years ago
Companies force contracts on human resources in need of jobs. Job seekers are offered dubious contracts as they are bullied to terminate their jobs. Policies in Ghana is weak as wicked as our leaders will compromise with thos ... read full comment
Companies force contracts on human resources in need of jobs. Job seekers are offered dubious contracts as they are bullied to terminate their jobs. Policies in Ghana is weak as wicked as our leaders will compromise with those companies to sabotage third parties. Thanks to the South African activist. The company has to make it oblige (an obligation) to sign short, long,or pension term lifetime health policy of their employee's.
Mawriz 10 years ago
I am so sad to hear this about you Andy. God will see you through. Why's no family by his side?
I am so sad to hear this about you Andy. God will see you through. Why's no family by his side?
Kwesi Guyman 10 years ago
Why is the Ghana High Commission in South Africa not taking this matter up?. Why is the guy's family not interested in his welfare?. Did he turn his back on his own family that seems not to care?. Does this guy believe in ... read full comment
Why is the Ghana High Commission in South Africa not taking this matter up?. Why is the guy's family not interested in his welfare?. Did he turn his back on his own family that seems not to care?. Does this guy believe in and worship God?.
Not until these critical questions have been addressed Ghananians may not know exactly what is really the case.
Oh AND ANOTHER THING; because we as a Nation are so poor we cannot help our own man dying in a foreign land. If it was Black Star footballers' arrears our Government would have sent some official with hard currency dollars to pay Asamoah Gyan and the rest of rich footballers.
Listen to this; the Progressive People's Party shall have other IDEAS ABOUT OUR OWN FOLKS IN A FOREIGN LAND LIKE THIS POOR SOUL OF GHANAIAN SON.
GOD HELP GHANA TO GET THE RIGHT POLITICAL PARTY TO WIN 2016 ELECTIONS.
AMEN
CAPO 10 years ago
mtchewwww we need better advise for our leaders n u r here doing politics..... concert
mtchewwww we need better advise for our leaders n u r here doing politics..... concert
Bimbila 10 years ago
This is so sad. I'm a Ghanaian in the U.S working for Baker Hughes.They're able to get away with this because it's Africa. Would never happen here. My prayers goes to the young man.
This is so sad. I'm a Ghanaian in the U.S working for Baker Hughes.They're able to get away with this because it's Africa. Would never happen here. My prayers goes to the young man.
Shasa 10 years ago
You think they like you , and you're safe cause you're in USA .think these can happen to you too.
You think they like you , and you're safe cause you're in USA .think these can happen to you too.
too many fools in Ghana 10 years ago
It can never happen to him you fools don't know we get it they don't like blacks but here we have health insurance and if this happens the media will expose t the company. They know the blacks in africa are more stupid they b ... read full comment
It can never happen to him you fools don't know we get it they don't like blacks but here we have health insurance and if this happens the media will expose t the company. They know the blacks in africa are more stupid they believe the africans who come here are smarter and we read policies before we get employed this will never happen to a Ghanaian working in the same company in America period. You fools are paid peanuts without good insurance and you jump and do the chicken George dance for joy. Ghanaians in Ghana working for American companies feel they are on top of the world and some even become arrogant just for that stupid stupid stupid. I hate the fact that most of my own people are low self esteem fools
bofre 10 years ago
Its all because of poverty,so when we are paid peanuts to flex around we think we are on top of the world.
Its all because of poverty,so when we are paid peanuts to flex around we think we are on top of the world.
Yaa 10 years ago
Baker Hughes company, how could you do this to your own employee who injured himself whilst on duty? Please you could have given Mr Boateng good services. And care for him in the home very well till the end or you could have ... read full comment
Baker Hughes company, how could you do this to your own employee who injured himself whilst on duty? Please you could have given Mr Boateng good services. And care for him in the home very well till the end or you could have brought him to Ghana and established him well and give him a lump some of money to cater for his needs by his own family. Is this company run by the whites? Ahh and hmmm what can I say whether white or black mankind heart is just evil selfis and people only think of making themselves rich without the human feeling for others. Mr Boateng the Almighty God will give you all the strength to go thru this cruel situation these evil people have placed you in. Amen. God be his strength. Amen.
JOSEPH 10 years ago
COMPANIES DON'T CARE WE ARE NUMBERS THANK GOD THIS MAN DID SURVIVE. IF HE DID DIED THE COMPANY WILL REPLACE HIM. WE ARE JUST NUMBERS PLEASE DO YOURSELF A GREAT FAVOR REGARDLESS YOU AS INDIVIDUAL RENDERING YOUR SERVICES TO LOO ... read full comment
COMPANIES DON'T CARE WE ARE NUMBERS THANK GOD THIS MAN DID SURVIVE. IF HE DID DIED THE COMPANY WILL REPLACE HIM. WE ARE JUST NUMBERS PLEASE DO YOURSELF A GREAT FAVOR REGARDLESS YOU AS INDIVIDUAL RENDERING YOUR SERVICES TO LOOK OUT FOR YOURSELF. BARGAIN VERY WELL WHEN TAKING ANY JOB DON'T UNDERSOLD YOUR KNOWLEDGE
ghanaman 10 years ago
The patient's recovery is of utmost concern here. Govt must do everything to contact both Baker Hughes company and also patient's family without delay. Meanwhile, best wishes for speedy recovery.
The patient's recovery is of utmost concern here. Govt must do everything to contact both Baker Hughes company and also patient's family without delay. Meanwhile, best wishes for speedy recovery.
Insp We.i 10 years ago
Government did not send him there, he should fall back on his own insurance or resources. Period.
Government did not send him there, he should fall back on his own insurance or resources. Period.
too many fools in Ghana 10 years ago
Thank you. These fools want government to do every darn thing for them. Muthafuckers you all part of the government. You sit on your dirty community and call on government to clean fools fools fools
Thank you. These fools want government to do every darn thing for them. Muthafuckers you all part of the government. You sit on your dirty community and call on government to clean fools fools fools
Palmwine Tapper 10 years ago
[A]. Note: if this GH engineer was hired by Baker Hughes USA, then all he needs to do is google for Attys. in Houston, TX for Workers Disabilities rights and workman's compensations for overseas employment contractors. Ther ... read full comment
[A]. Note: if this GH engineer was hired by Baker Hughes USA, then all he needs to do is google for Attys. in Houston, TX for Workers Disabilities rights and workman's compensations for overseas employment contractors. There are a ton of these attys. who will take his case ASAP. He can also submit his case on Online on these attys. law firms website(s) for case reviews. He should make sure to have email address as well. See contact info. posted below for Baker Hughes USA HQ.
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[B]. Note: on the other hand if this GH engineer was hired by Baker Hughes UK office, then all he needs to do is google for Attys. in UK, for Workers Disabilities rights and workman's compensations for overseas employment contractors. There are a ton of these attys. who will take his case ASAP. He can also submit his case on Online on these attys. law firms website for case reviews. He should make sure to have email address as well. See contact info. below for Baker Hughes Europe HQ. for Africa.
Thanks
Hope a relative gets this information to help Him since he is incapacitated now. Hope he gets the needed support to pull through
Thanks
Hope a relative gets this information to help Him since he is incapacitated now. Hope he gets the needed support to pull through
Abeeku Mensah 10 years ago
Why is this not a surprise in the world of free market property seeking society? In a world where the only incentive or driver is the bottom line employees become tools and no tool is indispensable; tools come a dime a dozen. ... read full comment
Why is this not a surprise in the world of free market property seeking society? In a world where the only incentive or driver is the bottom line employees become tools and no tool is indispensable; tools come a dime a dozen. I will not be surprised to read most oil field worker from Africa are enticed by money and thus sign their rights away prior to becoming employees thereby absolving employers of any liability and workman compensation claims. Yes life is wonderful and ideal under property seeking fallacies but realities are that we do not go through life living in idealistic conditions.
Palmwine Tapper 10 years ago
Ofui! Do you even have a brain? Who the heck are you tell him what his decisions were to work overseas to gain very useful experience for his life time profession. You ought to be ashamed of your self. Read a fucking book onc ... read full comment
Ofui! Do you even have a brain? Who the heck are you tell him what his decisions were to work overseas to gain very useful experience for his life time profession. You ought to be ashamed of your self. Read a fucking book once in awhile. PUNK! YACK! Ofui.
Adomakoh Froboo 10 years ago
Ghana Web spurns lies. Am a Ghanaian lecturer here,andyes,i have met the guy with several Ghanaians and locals,and can tell u the story of Ghana Web doesn't add up
Ghana Web spurns lies. Am a Ghanaian lecturer here,andyes,i have met the guy with several Ghanaians and locals,and can tell u the story of Ghana Web doesn't add up
Khalit ,Bolga 10 years ago
Mr Adomako let us know the truth in this whole story if really he is in that condition then is really bad, I read this same story from modern Ghana
Mr Adomako let us know the truth in this whole story if really he is in that condition then is really bad, I read this same story from modern Ghana
Paa Joe 10 years ago
The so - called Adomako is part of management of Baker Hughes and supports the crime of management. The pictures of young Andrew Boateng is there for us to see how he has turned into a vegetable and you are saying the story ... read full comment
The so - called Adomako is part of management of Baker Hughes and supports the crime of management. The pictures of young Andrew Boateng is there for us to see how he has turned into a vegetable and you are saying the story is a lie. You are a heartless person and I pray that you one day go through a worse condition so that you would be able to know whether it is true of not .
too many fools in Ghana 10 years ago
The accident turned him into a vegetable you fool what has mr adomako said wrong you fool
The accident turned him into a vegetable you fool what has mr adomako said wrong you fool
Ken Mensah 10 years ago
His close friend in one of the mining companies has confirmed the story that Andrew Boateng has been abandoned in a home in Johannesburg after having an accident in the vehicle of Baker Hughes when on official duty in Gabo ... read full comment
His close friend in one of the mining companies has confirmed the story that Andrew Boateng has been abandoned in a home in Johannesburg after having an accident in the vehicle of Baker Hughes when on official duty in Gabon and his condition is critical . Andrew's friend showed me more pictures of his situation . Its pathetic . His friend believes the company is sponsoring people to debunk the story.
SARPONG 10 years ago
I believe this information has been selective to disparage the company. The guy might have initially accepted a settlement for his injury without a lawyer's advice and his injury has gotten worse than initially envisaged.
... read full comment
I believe this information has been selective to disparage the company. The guy might have initially accepted a settlement for his injury without a lawyer's advice and his injury has gotten worse than initially envisaged.
Where is his family? Why have they abandoned him? He might have got a settlement and wasted it and the family has washed their hands from him.
ABENA 10 years ago
Such a thing can never happen in the US. Baker Hughes would have been in trouble. I think the company has different contract for employees outside the US. Every employee is entitled to at least the ff:
Health Insurance
Dis ... read full comment
Such a thing can never happen in the US. Baker Hughes would have been in trouble. I think the company has different contract for employees outside the US. Every employee is entitled to at least the ff:
Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
Workers Comp. in his contract. just to mention a few.
aaa 10 years ago
Hannah Tetteh should step in here. This is your fundamental care of duty.
Hannah Tetteh should step in here. This is your fundamental care of duty.
aaa 10 years ago
When it comes to health and welfare issues Anmerican companies are very ruthless and tactless and stopping frideg benefits ASAP. This is an area most people need to look into when chosing a company. trace their track record o ... read full comment
When it comes to health and welfare issues Anmerican companies are very ruthless and tactless and stopping frideg benefits ASAP. This is an area most people need to look into when chosing a company. trace their track record of welfare issues.
Insp We.i 10 years ago
The leaves are not greener elsewhere after all. When will Ghanaians learn this simple fact?
The leaves are not greener elsewhere after all. When will Ghanaians learn this simple fact?
Odeneho 10 years ago
I am in South Africa for a different purpose and will make time to visit Andy. Civil Society organization in Ghana must rise up and act. Where are the human rights groups? Injustice to anyone anywhere is a treat to justice ev ... read full comment
I am in South Africa for a different purpose and will make time to visit Andy. Civil Society organization in Ghana must rise up and act. Where are the human rights groups? Injustice to anyone anywhere is a treat to justice everywhere.
Yvettebelle 10 years ago
Whoever first put out this story has done a great service to both Andrew's Company and his relatives! He was airlifted to Milpark Hospital, one of the best where Mandela had been hospitalized a few times. Andrew suffered se ... read full comment
Whoever first put out this story has done a great service to both Andrew's Company and his relatives! He was airlifted to Milpark Hospital, one of the best where Mandela had been hospitalized a few times. Andrew suffered severe brain brain trauma and his prognosis does not look good unless a miracle happens (and they do happen). The patient's relatives visit everyday; the Company pays for his frail care in a nursing home for terminally ill cancer patients as well. Prayers are said for all residents daily! Of course he can't eat, drink with such extensive brain damage! He is fed intravenously. The journalist is treading on dangerous grounds and can be sued by both the Company and the relatives. Ghana High Commission is aware!! Why doesn't the journalist focus on the floods in Accra and elsewhere in Ghana. Shame on him!!
Susuka 10 years ago
So who are too? And how did you come about with your side of the story?
So who are too? And how did you come about with your side of the story?
judgment day 10 years ago
Let Baker go ahead and sue. then u realise that baker is not made of gods.we pray for Andy. do u pray? when last did his bother visit him in SA since u have soooooo much infor if not just few days ago because of the agitation ... read full comment
Let Baker go ahead and sue. then u realise that baker is not made of gods.we pray for Andy. do u pray? when last did his bother visit him in SA since u have soooooo much infor if not just few days ago because of the agitation going on. the fact is the current managemnt is just being greedy. Accra floods u say? what a joke... his tax money has been used for development so if he cant make ends meet, the country his been paying tax to must ask why...i dont know how much baker is paying you to spread lies but be aware that after all is over, they scrap u like one of their tools. u better stand for the right thing so our children will not face the same problem... that is progress instead of this bias stand of urs. shame u baker puppet.
Yvettebelle 10 years ago
Keep the insults coming; great pity! I'm a full bloodied Ghanaian so that is why I decided to find out what exactly was going on with Mr Boateng's condition. I happen to be in the healthcare industry; suffice tharpt. Insul ... read full comment
Keep the insults coming; great pity! I'm a full bloodied Ghanaian so that is why I decided to find out what exactly was going on with Mr Boateng's condition. I happen to be in the healthcare industry; suffice tharpt. Insults will not help the situation. There is such a thing as patients rights to privacy. Only Boateng's next of kin (as recorded during his admission) are entitled to certain info. Bless you!
judgment day 10 years ago
great pity indeed. patients right to privacy provided it gives baker the upper hand. which next of kin are u talking about? u think baker cares about this cheep publicity u doing for them.
great pity indeed. patients right to privacy provided it gives baker the upper hand. which next of kin are u talking about? u think baker cares about this cheep publicity u doing for them.
Palmwine Tapper 10 years ago
Little man you sound very immature cocoasini krachi and have brain of a 2-yr. old than an adult. Seek some education for your pathetic self. Ofui, do you want your medical records to be put out on ghanaweb? Also, any reason w ... read full comment
Little man you sound very immature cocoasini krachi and have brain of a 2-yr. old than an adult. Seek some education for your pathetic self. Ofui, do you want your medical records to be put out on ghanaweb? Also, any reason why pres. Agya Atta Mills wife and family are STILL withholding his medical records to GH public even as deceased pres. of GH or public figure; the public has the BIRTH RIGHT to know. Any reasons why pres. Agya Atta Mills wife and family are STILL withholding his medical records to GH public? Ofui, think about it! Crawl back to the little cave you came out from. And shut the FUCK up. Adults are talking. Get that?
poor Ghana 10 years ago
These fools think it's nice to put out all his medical records no respect for human dignity. Patient privacy and protection
These fools think it's nice to put out all his medical records no respect for human dignity. Patient privacy and protection
judgment day 10 years ago
u and palmwinetapper are jokers. no one is asking for his medical report to be placed in the public. becos of jokers like u two families are being detroyed by this oil companies. stop wasting ur time on the net. All becos u w ... read full comment
u and palmwinetapper are jokers. no one is asking for his medical report to be placed in the public. becos of jokers like u two families are being detroyed by this oil companies. stop wasting ur time on the net. All becos u watch lots of movies so u think u know all about patient privacy. what a joke u guys are, go get real education....where a company and insurance providers are not doing their part thereby endengaring the life of a patient, its lawfull to sue the company and insurance provider. exactly what is happening in this case
Palmwine Tapper 10 years ago
I think there's some truth to what you're saying than what we've been made to believe by ghanaweb. Like I stated before in my post; something doesn't JIVE in the whole story put out by Ghanaweb with gross fraud claims that th ... read full comment
I think there's some truth to what you're saying than what we've been made to believe by ghanaweb. Like I stated before in my post; something doesn't JIVE in the whole story put out by Ghanaweb with gross fraud claims that the man has been abandon and left to die by Baker Hughes.
FACT-1: For overseas job assignment on behalf of these rich companies, they make sure your Health Insurance if fully covered etc. etc. Not only that, they will recommend you sign up for additional insurance like (a). Disability Insurance, (b). Life Insurance, (c). and Other Insurance Liabilities etc. etc. ALL to your own benefits to the unknowns and for your next of kins.
FACT-2: the story as put out by Ghanaweb does NOT make an ounce sense ...... period. If Andrew is incapable to make decisions on his own, the next of kin will be contact by Baker Hughes per the employment document (for next of kin) he signed and completed upon job offer or transfer to SA.
FACT-3: looks as if Ghanaweb wants Baker Hughes representative to be the hospital bedside baby sitting him and responding to his every needs 24/7 like they do in Ghana. Ghanaians and Ghanaweb should get thru. their heads that "this will NEVER happen" and they should get used to it. This concept by Ghs is primitivism at its worst.
FACT-4: besides Mr. Andrew is STILL being PAID and receives certain % or portion of his paycheck as we speak. This is FACT and GHs are being stressed out for NOTHING by such typical GH "yesi", "yesi" nonsense. This is why the country GH is still in dark ages behind in everything by constantly being misled by news exaggerations by those who ought to know better tasked to inform the public.
Keep us well informed and let's us know MORE about the whole story than the usual GH "yesi", "yesi" nonsensical exaggerations by some GHs.
Also, ignore the FOOL who have freaking clue about the "Right to Privacy Clause". Like you educated him and the rest of GHs; the next of KIN or Mr. Andrew family that has RIGHT to his medical records. Claims that Baker Hughes is refusing to release Mr. Andrew's medical records is BOGUS and ridiculous and childish at best of a 2-yr. than an adult on some weed shit.
poor Ghana 10 years ago
Thank you. Ghanaians want a baker rep to be visiting him daily but they have work to do to be able to take care of all employees. Ghanaians waste time don't care about time. People go on 3hr breaks and face book at work so th ... read full comment
Thank you. Ghanaians want a baker rep to be visiting him daily but they have work to do to be able to take care of all employees. Ghanaians waste time don't care about time. People go on 3hr breaks and face book at work so they think there's no accountability elsewhere. If he's in a facility he's been taking care of and what will someone sitting by him do? Primitive indeed it hurts to be a Ghanaian most times
judgment day 10 years ago
The funny thing is not one baker management person visited him ever in SA. only friends.
The funny thing is not one baker management person visited him ever in SA. only friends.
too many fools in Ghana 10 years ago
Thank you some Ghanaians fool too much why
Thank you some Ghanaians fool too much why
Abena London 10 years ago
My dear take it easy we all care,lets pray that miracles will happen,thank you for saying you will visit him and God bless you.
My dear take it easy we all care,lets pray that miracles will happen,thank you for saying you will visit him and God bless you.
hmmm 10 years ago
Very sad news. The Ghana high commission in SA should be advised asap.
Very sad news. The Ghana high commission in SA should be advised asap.
Lebene 10 years ago
Hmmm. Its only God that can be african's lawyer and judge. We depend on him everytime.
Hmmm. Its only God that can be african's lawyer and judge. We depend on him everytime.
The Ghanaian 10 years ago
stupid, he can not eat nor talk. Didn't read?
stupid, he can not eat nor talk. Didn't read?
baah 10 years ago
i did not even finish reading.. when making his money does he remember ghana? bombowol..
i did not even finish reading.. when making his money does he remember ghana? bombowol..
Alba 10 years ago
@Baah how can you be so heartless? What do you mean did he remember Ghana? I bet he did through remittance to relatives and friends. Ghana benefits from taxing companies and foreign exchange which also contribute to infrastru ... read full comment
@Baah how can you be so heartless? What do you mean did he remember Ghana? I bet he did through remittance to relatives and friends. Ghana benefits from taxing companies and foreign exchange which also contribute to infrastructure and public services. Baah try to be empathetic because it can happen to you or me. Please take care and God be with you. All the best in life. X
judgment day 10 years ago
sooo sorry for u baah. u talking about remembering Ghana. do u know how much tax we pay. Pls. keep ur selfish mind to urself. whlist most govenment workers dont pay tax on most allawances, this companies pay tax on every coin ... read full comment
sooo sorry for u baah. u talking about remembering Ghana. do u know how much tax we pay. Pls. keep ur selfish mind to urself. whlist most govenment workers dont pay tax on most allawances, this companies pay tax on every coin they make and thats what is being given to u tax free as allawance. Respesct the hard working gentle man who needs the support of all
Abena London 10 years ago
Where is captain smart in adom FM pls take this matter and fight for boateng,i know you can help by leting the right authorities or people in ghana to know about this,pleeessssssss.
Where is captain smart in adom FM pls take this matter and fight for boateng,i know you can help by leting the right authorities or people in ghana to know about this,pleeessssssss.
Okonkobaba 10 years ago
I visit Ghanaweb often because I am interested in Ghana. The comments to articles posted on the site are counter productive.
Some of the comments bear the hallmarks of ignorance, hate, division amongst the human race, ?ack o ... read full comment
I visit Ghanaweb often because I am interested in Ghana. The comments to articles posted on the site are counter productive.
Some of the comments bear the hallmarks of ignorance, hate, division amongst the human race, ?ack of knowledge,an iddle mind, jealousy and envy, foolishness and stupidity, rudeness and disrespect, greed and selfishness, inconsideration , racist and tribalism.
We should learn to love and respect one another as a people and we will survive as a people.
All human beings are equal and have equal rights on this planet.
Today, we still have slavery. It only changed in form. Why?
Let me tell you why. Previously the form of slavery practised was social slavery but today it has transformed into economic slavery.
My people wake up. You are not only sleeping but snoring.
Let us use the forums on articles to address and resolve the many challenging issues that we face every day.
There are rich people and there are also poor ones. Why? Just look up at the hallmarks list and it is there.
The guy needs help and that is the most important thing right now. Blessed is the hand that giveth than the one that taketh.
Kofi G 10 years ago
Mo ni kasa
Mo ni kasa
Naa 10 years ago
We have to sue Baker Hughes, something has to be done very quick about this story of Boateng
We have to sue Baker Hughes, something has to be done very quick about this story of Boateng
Petra 10 years ago
I believe the family members of Boateng have heard it and must take action now
I believe the family members of Boateng have heard it and must take action now
Angie 10 years ago
Bibisaku, did you bother to read the article or you're simply dumb & ignorant? How do you expect a guy who clearly has brain injuries to remember his phone number? The article said he can't eat, walk or talk.
Bibisaku, did you bother to read the article or you're simply dumb & ignorant? How do you expect a guy who clearly has brain injuries to remember his phone number? The article said he can't eat, walk or talk.
Yvettebelle 10 years ago
Story not true! Andrew Boateng suffered severe brain trauma. Airlifted to one of the best hospitals (Mandela admitted there a few time). Prognosis not good therefore moved to a Nursing Home. Both the Company and the Nursin ... read full comment
Story not true! Andrew Boateng suffered severe brain trauma. Airlifted to one of the best hospitals (Mandela admitted there a few time). Prognosis not good therefore moved to a Nursing Home. Both the Company and the Nursing Home/Relatives could sue! Relatives visit daily!!! Ghana High Commission is aware. Company continues to fund all treatment and look after relatives, including counseling....
Mike 10 years ago
Hello everyone trying to contribute to this terrible news. Accident is unpredictable and w are all wish our beloved Andy a speedy recovery... We should all support him in our prayers.
Andy God care for you...be strong
Hello everyone trying to contribute to this terrible news. Accident is unpredictable and w are all wish our beloved Andy a speedy recovery... We should all support him in our prayers.
Andy God care for you...be strong
judgment day 10 years ago
my friend Yvettebelle. i will not be suprised if u are the HR of baker pretending to be someone. Andy has been neglected by the company to the extent that, we former classmates and workers contribute money and send down to a ... read full comment
my friend Yvettebelle. i will not be suprised if u are the HR of baker pretending to be someone. Andy has been neglected by the company to the extent that, we former classmates and workers contribute money and send down to a friend who goes to provide care for the guy. if what u are saying is true, why is baker refusing to release the medical repoart of Andy so other treatment options are sorted for. I will tell u, its because the hospital in SA stated that, they can not handle his case. this same accident resulted in the death of a 7 months old pregenant woman in Gabon and ask me how bake treated the family. stop this BULLSHIT if u have nothing meaning to contribute.
Yvettebelle 10 years ago
It's unfortunate that you resort to insults in this trying moments for Andrew Boateng! Have you ever heard of brain trauma?? Google and find out for yourself the prognosis for it. Andrew's relatives visit him daily! Would ... read full comment
It's unfortunate that you resort to insults in this trying moments for Andrew Boateng! Have you ever heard of brain trauma?? Google and find out for yourself the prognosis for it. Andrew's relatives visit him daily! Would you rather Andrew is flown back to Ghana for medical attention? Where there is a dearth of medical attention? Trust me, I know what I'm writing and I am a thorough bred Ghanaian. Milpark Hospital is one of the best. No other choice but for Andrew to be transferred to a step down facility given his circumstances. If you are contributing to his upkeep, all well and good as friends/classmates. You are not paying for his financial upkeep at Serenity are you?? Serenity is a privately run Nursing Home and the Company takes care of his financial needs. Why would they have airlifted him to a first class hospital in the first instance??? It costs nothing less than $500 for accommodation only. Medical/surgical care is three times that! Every specialists charge separately. All you can do is to add to the prayers already offered by Serenity!! Stay well!! We are all on a journey on Mither Earth....
Yvettebelle 10 years ago
.... nothing less than $500 PER DAY for a bed only.... Accident is exactly that; an accident which was not intended! We are all not immune + life is not finite!! Get over your denial and stop throwing stones at me which wi ... read full comment
.... nothing less than $500 PER DAY for a bed only.... Accident is exactly that; an accident which was not intended! We are all not immune + life is not finite!! Get over your denial and stop throwing stones at me which will do nothing to bring Andrew back -- rather go on your knees and pray! I'm sure his family will appreciate your goodwill of making some contributions. I pray for you to stop insulting people wildly nilly. We are in the business of treating/curing people whenever possible. We did not cause his accident!! Andrew would be worse off in a Ghanaian medical facility! How many nursing facilities/palliative care centers are there in Ghana which can match Serenity???
Yvettebelle 10 years ago
My own close medical specialist was flown from a certain African country for medical attention. Nothing prepared him for the bad news he received after biopsy results. 4th stage cancer -- metasis all over; cancer had spread ... read full comment
My own close medical specialist was flown from a certain African country for medical attention. Nothing prepared him for the bad news he received after biopsy results. 4th stage cancer -- metasis all over; cancer had spread to the neck liver, bones. Except from fatigue here and there, he never for once suspected lung cancer. Never smoked in his life. There was nothing the US hospitals could do except chemo and radio. After 10 months, he was sent home to die!! Note all this in your heartless comments, some of you....
judgment day 10 years ago
My point is u are not telling the truth. his family has not always been visiting him. the person currently visiting Andy is not a family. the person stays in SA and only agreed to this because a former class mate asked the pe ... read full comment
My point is u are not telling the truth. his family has not always been visiting him. the person currently visiting Andy is not a family. the person stays in SA and only agreed to this because a former class mate asked the person to do so. the person is even not a ghanaian. Pls. Andy is not in the best care in SA. stop defending without facts. if u see the current state of Any, u will weep for him. one white who got broken arm even on vacation was cared for by baker and given artificial arm. So pls. stop the hypocrazy. I dont know what link u have with baker but pls. dont comment if u have nothing to say. what is $500 to baker? do u know how much they spend u useless things? its being over a year and Andy is not making progress so ask urself if the current place is the best for Him. He was inproving until sent to the nursing home for the aged. How?
Yvettebelle 10 years ago
Now let me ask you a direct question... are you a neurologist??? There are certain conditions that cannot be readily treated. Ever heard of brain dead, comatose?? Of course they look pitiful!! Allow the experts/the Lord to ... read full comment
Now let me ask you a direct question... are you a neurologist??? There are certain conditions that cannot be readily treated. Ever heard of brain dead, comatose?? Of course they look pitiful!! Allow the experts/the Lord to do their bit! Why don't you come fetch Andrew, fly him back to Ghana and treat him yourself? Stop playing God and apportioning blame!! First time I've heard of a Company named Baker operating in Ghana! I am no lawyer for Baker. There are many Brong people in SA! I cannot reveal who exactly I am because that would compromise Andrew's privacy. Only trying to put forward facts as I know. What if I told you I know about his brain trauma and its prognosis?? Are you the next of kin??
judgment day 10 years ago
Am not neurologist and am not kin. but be real. u say u know more about his condition meaning u are a baker staff trying hard to defend their careless acts. how many times did baker respond to his brothers call to sort out ma ... read full comment
Am not neurologist and am not kin. but be real. u say u know more about his condition meaning u are a baker staff trying hard to defend their careless acts. how many times did baker respond to his brothers call to sort out matters. we are informed more than u think. the dust will surely settle and the truth will be known. do the guy a favour by allowing constant visit from this real family cos it also helps to recover fast. and pls. get the brother decent food whlist is there to visit him. The core values of baker are a joke
Palmwine Tapper 10 years ago
You're blind to "The TRUTH" as being told to dispute ghanaweb fraud claims of bogus, exaggerated story. You're very shallow minded if you ask me!
You're blind to "The TRUTH" as being told to dispute ghanaweb fraud claims of bogus, exaggerated story. You're very shallow minded if you ask me!
Yvettebelle 10 years ago
Improving, according to your expert opinion as a neurologist/physician/cardio thoracic surgeon etc. I'm really wasting my precious time with you. Thought I could calm waters. It's obvious you are not the next of kin!
Improving, according to your expert opinion as a neurologist/physician/cardio thoracic surgeon etc. I'm really wasting my precious time with you. Thought I could calm waters. It's obvious you are not the next of kin!
judgment day 10 years ago
This ur first time hearing of baker in ghana but u have so much detailed information on the matter. its strange u expecting the next of kin to be following ur propaganda.Tell baker they will not win no matter which law court ... read full comment
This ur first time hearing of baker in ghana but u have so much detailed information on the matter. its strange u expecting the next of kin to be following ur propaganda.Tell baker they will not win no matter which law court they go
Palmwine Tapper 10 years ago
Yvettebelle has more brains than you as man. What's wrong with you though for someone who may know more than you or I to tell us the TRUTH as she knows them to be yet; you keep changing the argument each time she tries her ve ... read full comment
Yvettebelle has more brains than you as man. What's wrong with you though for someone who may know more than you or I to tell us the TRUTH as she knows them to be yet; you keep changing the argument each time she tries her very best to the facts of the case or educate you. The TRUTH is hard to swallow for a PUNK IDIOT like you ....... right? Your GH JSS education is NOT helping you that much though. You display a clear evidence of imbecilic stupidity ....... period! Take a hike! Will ya?
Palmwine Tapper 10 years ago
FYI: you're the one being an AssHole! Get real? How stupid can you be though at this day and age? Go back to sleep. Will ya? Whew some people!
FYI: you're the one being an AssHole! Get real? How stupid can you be though at this day and age? Go back to sleep. Will ya? Whew some people!
judgment day 10 years ago
u joker, u talk about patient confidentiallity but did u know that ur employer Baker went behind doors to get the medical records of another employee who has back injury and needs surgery? just to satisfy their own selfish ne ... read full comment
u joker, u talk about patient confidentiallity but did u know that ur employer Baker went behind doors to get the medical records of another employee who has back injury and needs surgery? just to satisfy their own selfish needs? i guess its ok for u and ur employer Baker to pay ur way out.... sorry for u, u wise man
Palmwine Tapper 10 years ago
Are you that STUPID? She (Yvettebelle) is NOT than telling you the TRUTH you typical GH FOOL. Get this stupidity nonsense over your weed head. Whew, poor you! You're displaying a clear evidence of imbecilic stupidity. You're ... read full comment
Are you that STUPID? She (Yvettebelle) is NOT than telling you the TRUTH you typical GH FOOL. Get this stupidity nonsense over your weed head. Whew, poor you! You're displaying a clear evidence of imbecilic stupidity. You're real shame to your parents. What a waste and display of ignorance. Oh my bad! Typical GH nonsensical adult with pea size immature brain. Get real for Heaven's sake and stop this nonsense.
flamboyant 10 years ago
Very sad how our leaders can watch for us to be cheated. the labour commission, petroleum commission,ministries of labour and energy, the leaders of these institutions will cry someday for the mess you are driving Ghanaians ... read full comment
Very sad how our leaders can watch for us to be cheated. the labour commission, petroleum commission,ministries of labour and energy, the leaders of these institutions will cry someday for the mess you are driving Ghanaians into, the holes you are digging will not be for us only but your own children and generations after you will also fall in and it will be too late for us all.
Keep on keeping on
Adu Benjamin 10 years ago
Baker Hughes must be sued. I wonder why we cater for refugees from other countries whiles our own is left to die in another country.
Baker Hughes must be sued. I wonder why we cater for refugees from other countries whiles our own is left to die in another country.
JOSEPH 10 years ago
GLOBALLY COMPANIES DON'T CARE IS ALL ABOUT THE BOTTOMLINE AND YOU, YOUR FAMILY COMES LAST PLEASE DO YOURSELF A GREAT FAVOR BARGAIN WELL WHEN HIRING TO THE BENEFIT OF YOUR FAMILY AND YOURSELF. BECAUSE COMPANIES THINKS ABOUT NU ... read full comment
GLOBALLY COMPANIES DON'T CARE IS ALL ABOUT THE BOTTOMLINE AND YOU, YOUR FAMILY COMES LAST PLEASE DO YOURSELF A GREAT FAVOR BARGAIN WELL WHEN HIRING TO THE BENEFIT OF YOUR FAMILY AND YOURSELF. BECAUSE COMPANIES THINKS ABOUT NUMBERS AND BOTTOMLINE PROFITS
Yaw Gabon 10 years ago
What a sad new. May God help this guy
What a sad new. May God help this guy
KOFI DUAH 10 years ago
I trust the man for this kind of bullshit.they will take him to to the best hospital in SA.and pay him all his due sharp sharp.
I trust the man for this kind of bullshit.they will take him to to the best hospital in SA.and pay him all his due sharp sharp.
adwoa 10 years ago
Africans are fools period and these American companies will always use them. Does the company provide health insurance? America is not Ghana where everything is based on we beg you and forgive if they are not the ones to prov ... read full comment
Africans are fools period and these American companies will always use them. Does the company provide health insurance? America is not Ghana where everything is based on we beg you and forgive if they are not the ones to provide Healthcare to him why the fuck will they do it. Stop kicking abrofo ass and read your terms of contact well
W'Liata 10 years ago
This guys needs a lawyer, and I mean a good lawyer. A lawyer who is vested in worker's compensation to fight on his behalf. Corporations don't give out money for free they need to be forced to pay compensation. His people sh ... read full comment
This guys needs a lawyer, and I mean a good lawyer. A lawyer who is vested in worker's compensation to fight on his behalf. Corporations don't give out money for free they need to be forced to pay compensation. His people should contact human rights people, or Legal Aid people for recommendation.
W'Liata 10 years ago
This guy looks like somebody who had suffered oxygen deprivation, probably from his time of unconsciousness and during the transport to the Hospital. Lack of oxygen to the brain or serious head injury. He needs lawyer
This guy looks like somebody who had suffered oxygen deprivation, probably from his time of unconsciousness and during the transport to the Hospital. Lack of oxygen to the brain or serious head injury. He needs lawyer
Romeo 10 years ago
It's unfortunate but what the family can do is to sue the company. Please find a criminal lawyer for him. The lawyer will take 30% I wish a family member can contact me to find him a good lawyer.
It's unfortunate but what the family can do is to sue the company. Please find a criminal lawyer for him. The lawyer will take 30% I wish a family member can contact me to find him a good lawyer.
Romeo 10 years ago
Please who ever reported the case should try and report it to FBI.
Please who ever reported the case should try and report it to FBI.
Edward, Maryland 10 years ago
What're you talking about? The guy was in a coma. How is he going to call his Ghabaian relatives?
What're you talking about? The guy was in a coma. How is he going to call his Ghabaian relatives?
Hakuna Matata 10 years ago
Zita is not Ghana's Ambassador to South Africa so leave her out of this.
Zita is not Ghana's Ambassador to South Africa so leave her out of this.
kutsii. 10 years ago
Don't complain. Africans are so stupid that they think the white man is their solution when it is the other way round. A very stupid country like Ghana worship white people who cheat them in the oil and gas, mining, fishing, ... read full comment
Don't complain. Africans are so stupid that they think the white man is their solution when it is the other way round. A very stupid country like Ghana worship white people who cheat them in the oil and gas, mining, fishing, telecoms, timber and they turned around to complain of poverty. Our leaders are never patriotic. They only kotow to the white man and even create conducive atmospheres for the importation of items that we can produce here in Ghana. Common poultry, beef and rice we import. I can bring the White man to his knees in Africa in just one year if Ghanaians will shirk their stupidity and folly. I pray for the guy to healed. Nonsense
Aseye Dogbe 10 years ago
Baker Hughes if you don't want your contract teminated in Ghana you better fly the young man to 37 military Hopital and fully conpensate him. You people are in human and unscrupulous. You better do the right thing before we i ... read full comment
Baker Hughes if you don't want your contract teminated in Ghana you better fly the young man to 37 military Hopital and fully conpensate him. You people are in human and unscrupulous. You better do the right thing before we involve the the Community to stop you from drilling.
Aseye Dogbe 10 years ago
The Baker Hughes company are unscrupulous people. They should do the right thing before we involve the Ghana government .
The Baker Hughes company are unscrupulous people. They should do the right thing before we involve the Ghana government .
FLASH 10 years ago
22 year old seeks $3.5M from Baker Hughes after oil drilling accident
Thomas Kallies
Feb. 11, 2014, 10:31am
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Ty Book is suing Baker Hughes Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Beaum ... read full comment
22 year old seeks $3.5M from Baker Hughes after oil drilling accident
Thomas Kallies
Feb. 11, 2014, 10:31am
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Ty Book is suing Baker Hughes Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Beaumont Division over injures he allegedly sustained while working for Hughes.
In his complaint, filed Feb. 5, Book says he was injured in May 2012 while drilling for oil.
According to Book, he was helping to pull a drill out of the ground when the pipe bent and caught his right hand in the pipe.
The accident allegedly caused a sever avulsion to Book's right thumb.
Book says the injury ended his oil drilling career and he can no longer undertake work which requires heavy lifting with his right hand.
Book says his career options are limited without the full use of his right hand. Book thinks his injuries have caused him to miss out on about $3,500,000 during the next 47 years of his working life.
Book is seeking $3.5 million in damages.
He is being represented by attorney Steven C. Barkley.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Case No. 1:14-CV-00085
Abrewa 10 years ago
Please send him home. He will be alright. He should be sent to TB Joshua healing. He will walk right away looking well and good.
Please send him home. He will be alright. He should be sent to TB Joshua healing. He will walk right away looking well and good.
Naa 10 years ago
Did u read the article well or you didn't understand what it's written?
The guy was working with American company in Africa not in America.
Secondly if African American obey instruction nobody will shoot them.
Did u read the article well or you didn't understand what it's written?
The guy was working with American company in Africa not in America.
Secondly if African American obey instruction nobody will shoot them.
Naa 10 years ago
Are you ignorant or you didn't do history in school? For you anyone with an Akan name is Ashanti? My God
Are you ignorant or you didn't do history in school? For you anyone with an Akan name is Ashanti? My God
Osikuku 10 years ago
Well get him the hell out of there! what is he doing in a old folks home.
Hire an Attorney and get legal and proper medical help!
Send him to San Antonio, Texas.
Baker Hughes will help him there.
Well get him the hell out of there! what is he doing in a old folks home.
Hire an Attorney and get legal and proper medical help!
Send him to San Antonio, Texas.
Baker Hughes will help him there.
Asante 10 years ago
Ghana government sue that co or private lawyer. Huge money!,,
Ghana government sue that co or private lawyer. Huge money!,,
Citizen 10 years ago
If Gadhafi were the heads of state nothing of such thing would have happened
If Gadhafi were the heads of state nothing of such thing would have happened
Ghanaians LOVE america more than they love themselves! Meanwhile even african-americans are treated like shit amd killed everyday without getting justice. The No.1 racist country in the world!! Poor Boateng will learn the har ...
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Where are GHANA'S minister of foreign affairs Hanna Tetteh, and GHANA'S high commissioner to South Africa?
Typical of GHANA'S leaders, one wouldn't be surprised to know that they are well aware of this man's predicament bu ...
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Has he forgotten his family members' phone numbers and addresses ..???
The story doesn't gel at all
the story says thr guy went into coma and when he came out he can't talk. so how can he give the phone numbers of his family members out?
Has any of his lawyers spoken to the US embassy in South Africa.
God help our people especially the ignorant ones who will sell their birth right for bread and butter.
My brother, so do you mean nobody knows him in south africa? Does he not have any ghanaian friends in SA who can contact his family? Won't his family ask questions when they dont hear from him again? We don't know the full st ...
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My friend, u are misinformed. the accident happened in gabon which also toke the life of a 7 months old pregnent baker staff. his brother was going to SA initially until baker started saying its too expensive. the funny thing ...
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So why can't he be brought back home then or there are no hospitals in Ghana. Our stupidity and the way we luck ass is the reason for the influx of these foreign companies who treat Ghanaians like we back to slavery. Demand y ...
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The guy was on rotational duty in one country when he got into a life threatening accident, was flown into another country while he was in coma and abandoned in a nursing home without any visitation from a family member or co ...
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@Maame et al, it seems most of you don't get what is going on. This Andy guy was a ROTATIONAL WORKER of that Oil & Gas company. He was in GABON on a rotational duty (not a permanent resident). He was involved in a serious ...
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The fact as it stands now is this: He was injured in Gabon, air lifted to SA with one family member to be with him, and he was later moved from the first hospital to a place those whom have seen call it an aged home. About hi ...
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So his family is laid back and for a year or more you haven't heard from him and they don't make intensive efforts? That speak volumes unless the dude cut off his family I've seen that too if not the family is dumb
Some of you just come here to embarrass yourselves by commenting anyhow or it's just that your reasoning is simply shot. This dude's welfare is directly the responsibility of the company that sent him on that errand, plain an ...
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....he wrote the phone numbers
Which part of the story don't you get Bibisaku? Read the story well. He was in coma so yes it is possible he cannot recollect or remember much. He cannot even talk.
Everyone should stop criticizing whoever and spread the story on all social platforms till anyone who can help takes notice.
The guy needs help and that is what you guys have to offer in any small way.
Read the article well moron don't just comment from ur ass can happen to anyone fool
He can't talk. Read it well
Stupid question. If read the story very well you will know that the person is disable, can't eat and can't even talk. How do you expect a person in such condition to remember phone number?
Chances are, some well placed Ghanaian bureaucrat has been paid off to turn a blind eye to this young man's problem.
Oh Mine! Another retarded twerp!
As for Zeta Okaikwei she is probably out there somewhere still trying to "kill two stones with one bird".
And by the way, do you seriously expect her to live up to expectations? Some of you people paaaa!
Zita is in Yugoslavia. She is Gh ' s high commision error n you won't want to know what she is up to. Big parties and flying around. Hahaaaa. Check her out and you would be sorry to know how she and her family are spending o ...
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he is an Ashanti so we wont do any thing for him.
Did you do history in sch?
Are you ignorant or you didn't do history in school? For you anyone with an Akan name is Ashanti? My God
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Zita isn't in South Africa, One of the Ahwois is.
But this is the harsh reality of the lack of Employment Rights;
Insurance etc.
Ing Boateng may have been over the moon when he accepted his p ...
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Zico it's unfortunate that an individual company had come out to treat a person like the . Maybe me and you don't know the full story , don't jump into conclusions and brand America as the number one racist country in the wor ...
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People like Zico has never been to America but say ill about that great country. Maybe Zico doesn't understand the word racism. Zico go to Eastern Europe or the Arab countries and then come tell me America is a racist country ...
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You can not tell these white man ass kissers that these people do not care for you.
But Ghanaians are HUGELY ATTRACTED to European hate.
Because we're educated to think upside DOWN, WE TAKE OYIMBO HATE for LOVE.
We're the ...
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Dankote the biggest Nigeria investor and the most super technical minded black man way more than all Ghanaian so-called rich men COMBINED, had said "NEVER in a history of any nation that FOREIGNERS had developed a nation th ...
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Fool how's that working for Nigeria you bitch stop insulting your country because a stupid Nigeria guy is fucking you. Stupid fool
It is.
Did you read the article well?
Did u read the article well or you didn't understand what it's written? The guy was working with American company in Africa not in America. Secondly if African American obey instruction nobody ...
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WHAT YOU NEED IS A GOOD LAWYER WITH INTERATIOAL EXPOSURE TO FIGHT FOR HIM
Did he not have health insurance, how about long term disability insurance?
You recently took an albino boy from Tanzania to the USA for new prosthetic after being attack for ritual motives.
This crime is committed by your own, please please show your sense of responsibility before it is too late ...
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With his position, the type of company he worked for, Insurance should have been incorporated into his Contract.
Companies force contracts on human resources in need of jobs. Job seekers are offered dubious contracts as they are bullied to terminate their jobs. Policies in Ghana is weak as wicked as our leaders will compromise with thos ...
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I am so sad to hear this about you Andy. God will see you through. Why's no family by his side?
Why is the Ghana High Commission in South Africa not taking this matter up?. Why is the guy's family not interested in his welfare?. Did he turn his back on his own family that seems not to care?. Does this guy believe in ...
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mtchewwww we need better advise for our leaders n u r here doing politics..... concert
This is so sad. I'm a Ghanaian in the U.S working for Baker Hughes.They're able to get away with this because it's Africa. Would never happen here. My prayers goes to the young man.
You think they like you , and you're safe cause you're in USA .think these can happen to you too.
It can never happen to him you fools don't know we get it they don't like blacks but here we have health insurance and if this happens the media will expose t the company. They know the blacks in africa are more stupid they b ...
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Its all because of poverty,so when we are paid peanuts to flex around we think we are on top of the world.
Baker Hughes company, how could you do this to your own employee who injured himself whilst on duty? Please you could have given Mr Boateng good services. And care for him in the home very well till the end or you could have ...
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COMPANIES DON'T CARE WE ARE NUMBERS THANK GOD THIS MAN DID SURVIVE. IF HE DID DIED THE COMPANY WILL REPLACE HIM. WE ARE JUST NUMBERS PLEASE DO YOURSELF A GREAT FAVOR REGARDLESS YOU AS INDIVIDUAL RENDERING YOUR SERVICES TO LOO ...
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The patient's recovery is of utmost concern here. Govt must do everything to contact both Baker Hughes company and also patient's family without delay. Meanwhile, best wishes for speedy recovery.
Government did not send him there, he should fall back on his own insurance or resources. Period.
Thank you. These fools want government to do every darn thing for them. Muthafuckers you all part of the government. You sit on your dirty community and call on government to clean fools fools fools
[A]. Note: if this GH engineer was hired by Baker Hughes USA, then all he needs to do is google for Attys. in Houston, TX for Workers Disabilities rights and workman's compensations for overseas employment contractors. Ther ...
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Thanks
Hope a relative gets this information to help Him since he is incapacitated now. Hope he gets the needed support to pull through
Why is this not a surprise in the world of free market property seeking society? In a world where the only incentive or driver is the bottom line employees become tools and no tool is indispensable; tools come a dime a dozen. ...
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Ofui! Do you even have a brain? Who the heck are you tell him what his decisions were to work overseas to gain very useful experience for his life time profession. You ought to be ashamed of your self. Read a fucking book onc ...
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Ghana Web spurns lies. Am a Ghanaian lecturer here,andyes,i have met the guy with several Ghanaians and locals,and can tell u the story of Ghana Web doesn't add up
Mr Adomako let us know the truth in this whole story if really he is in that condition then is really bad, I read this same story from modern Ghana
The so - called Adomako is part of management of Baker Hughes and supports the crime of management. The pictures of young Andrew Boateng is there for us to see how he has turned into a vegetable and you are saying the story ...
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The accident turned him into a vegetable you fool what has mr adomako said wrong you fool
His close friend in one of the mining companies has confirmed the story that Andrew Boateng has been abandoned in a home in Johannesburg after having an accident in the vehicle of Baker Hughes when on official duty in Gabo ...
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I believe this information has been selective to disparage the company. The guy might have initially accepted a settlement for his injury without a lawyer's advice and his injury has gotten worse than initially envisaged.
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Such a thing can never happen in the US. Baker Hughes would have been in trouble. I think the company has different contract for employees outside the US. Every employee is entitled to at least the ff:
Health Insurance
Dis ...
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Hannah Tetteh should step in here. This is your fundamental care of duty.
When it comes to health and welfare issues Anmerican companies are very ruthless and tactless and stopping frideg benefits ASAP. This is an area most people need to look into when chosing a company. trace their track record o ...
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The leaves are not greener elsewhere after all. When will Ghanaians learn this simple fact?
I am in South Africa for a different purpose and will make time to visit Andy. Civil Society organization in Ghana must rise up and act. Where are the human rights groups? Injustice to anyone anywhere is a treat to justice ev ...
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Whoever first put out this story has done a great service to both Andrew's Company and his relatives! He was airlifted to Milpark Hospital, one of the best where Mandela had been hospitalized a few times. Andrew suffered se ...
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So who are too? And how did you come about with your side of the story?
Let Baker go ahead and sue. then u realise that baker is not made of gods.we pray for Andy. do u pray? when last did his bother visit him in SA since u have soooooo much infor if not just few days ago because of the agitation ...
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Keep the insults coming; great pity! I'm a full bloodied Ghanaian so that is why I decided to find out what exactly was going on with Mr Boateng's condition. I happen to be in the healthcare industry; suffice tharpt. Insul ...
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great pity indeed. patients right to privacy provided it gives baker the upper hand. which next of kin are u talking about? u think baker cares about this cheep publicity u doing for them.
Little man you sound very immature cocoasini krachi and have brain of a 2-yr. old than an adult. Seek some education for your pathetic self. Ofui, do you want your medical records to be put out on ghanaweb? Also, any reason w ...
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These fools think it's nice to put out all his medical records no respect for human dignity. Patient privacy and protection
u and palmwinetapper are jokers. no one is asking for his medical report to be placed in the public. becos of jokers like u two families are being detroyed by this oil companies. stop wasting ur time on the net. All becos u w ...
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I think there's some truth to what you're saying than what we've been made to believe by ghanaweb. Like I stated before in my post; something doesn't JIVE in the whole story put out by Ghanaweb with gross fraud claims that th ...
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Thank you. Ghanaians want a baker rep to be visiting him daily but they have work to do to be able to take care of all employees. Ghanaians waste time don't care about time. People go on 3hr breaks and face book at work so th ...
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The funny thing is not one baker management person visited him ever in SA. only friends.
Thank you some Ghanaians fool too much why
My dear take it easy we all care,lets pray that miracles will happen,thank you for saying you will visit him and God bless you.
Very sad news. The Ghana high commission in SA should be advised asap.
Hmmm. Its only God that can be african's lawyer and judge. We depend on him everytime.
stupid, he can not eat nor talk. Didn't read?
i did not even finish reading.. when making his money does he remember ghana? bombowol..
@Baah how can you be so heartless? What do you mean did he remember Ghana? I bet he did through remittance to relatives and friends. Ghana benefits from taxing companies and foreign exchange which also contribute to infrastru ...
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sooo sorry for u baah. u talking about remembering Ghana. do u know how much tax we pay. Pls. keep ur selfish mind to urself. whlist most govenment workers dont pay tax on most allawances, this companies pay tax on every coin ...
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Where is captain smart in adom FM pls take this matter and fight for boateng,i know you can help by leting the right authorities or people in ghana to know about this,pleeessssssss.
I visit Ghanaweb often because I am interested in Ghana. The comments to articles posted on the site are counter productive.
Some of the comments bear the hallmarks of ignorance, hate, division amongst the human race, ?ack o ...
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Mo ni kasa
We have to sue Baker Hughes, something has to be done very quick about this story of Boateng
I believe the family members of Boateng have heard it and must take action now
Bibisaku, did you bother to read the article or you're simply dumb & ignorant? How do you expect a guy who clearly has brain injuries to remember his phone number? The article said he can't eat, walk or talk.
Story not true! Andrew Boateng suffered severe brain trauma. Airlifted to one of the best hospitals (Mandela admitted there a few time). Prognosis not good therefore moved to a Nursing Home. Both the Company and the Nursin ...
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Hello everyone trying to contribute to this terrible news. Accident is unpredictable and w are all wish our beloved Andy a speedy recovery... We should all support him in our prayers.
Andy God care for you...be strong
my friend Yvettebelle. i will not be suprised if u are the HR of baker pretending to be someone. Andy has been neglected by the company to the extent that, we former classmates and workers contribute money and send down to a ...
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It's unfortunate that you resort to insults in this trying moments for Andrew Boateng! Have you ever heard of brain trauma?? Google and find out for yourself the prognosis for it. Andrew's relatives visit him daily! Would ...
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.... nothing less than $500 PER DAY for a bed only.... Accident is exactly that; an accident which was not intended! We are all not immune + life is not finite!! Get over your denial and stop throwing stones at me which wi ...
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My own close medical specialist was flown from a certain African country for medical attention. Nothing prepared him for the bad news he received after biopsy results. 4th stage cancer -- metasis all over; cancer had spread ...
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My point is u are not telling the truth. his family has not always been visiting him. the person currently visiting Andy is not a family. the person stays in SA and only agreed to this because a former class mate asked the pe ...
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Now let me ask you a direct question... are you a neurologist??? There are certain conditions that cannot be readily treated. Ever heard of brain dead, comatose?? Of course they look pitiful!! Allow the experts/the Lord to ...
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Am not neurologist and am not kin. but be real. u say u know more about his condition meaning u are a baker staff trying hard to defend their careless acts. how many times did baker respond to his brothers call to sort out ma ...
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You're blind to "The TRUTH" as being told to dispute ghanaweb fraud claims of bogus, exaggerated story. You're very shallow minded if you ask me!
Improving, according to your expert opinion as a neurologist/physician/cardio thoracic surgeon etc. I'm really wasting my precious time with you. Thought I could calm waters. It's obvious you are not the next of kin!
This ur first time hearing of baker in ghana but u have so much detailed information on the matter. its strange u expecting the next of kin to be following ur propaganda.Tell baker they will not win no matter which law court ...
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Yvettebelle has more brains than you as man. What's wrong with you though for someone who may know more than you or I to tell us the TRUTH as she knows them to be yet; you keep changing the argument each time she tries her ve ...
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FYI: you're the one being an AssHole! Get real? How stupid can you be though at this day and age? Go back to sleep. Will ya? Whew some people!
u joker, u talk about patient confidentiallity but did u know that ur employer Baker went behind doors to get the medical records of another employee who has back injury and needs surgery? just to satisfy their own selfish ne ...
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Are you that STUPID? She (Yvettebelle) is NOT than telling you the TRUTH you typical GH FOOL. Get this stupidity nonsense over your weed head. Whew, poor you! You're displaying a clear evidence of imbecilic stupidity. You're ...
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Very sad how our leaders can watch for us to be cheated. the labour commission, petroleum commission,ministries of labour and energy, the leaders of these institutions will cry someday for the mess you are driving Ghanaians ...
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Baker Hughes must be sued. I wonder why we cater for refugees from other countries whiles our own is left to die in another country.
GLOBALLY COMPANIES DON'T CARE IS ALL ABOUT THE BOTTOMLINE AND YOU, YOUR FAMILY COMES LAST PLEASE DO YOURSELF A GREAT FAVOR BARGAIN WELL WHEN HIRING TO THE BENEFIT OF YOUR FAMILY AND YOURSELF. BECAUSE COMPANIES THINKS ABOUT NU ...
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What a sad new. May God help this guy
I trust the man for this kind of bullshit.they will take him to to the best hospital in SA.and pay him all his due sharp sharp.
Africans are fools period and these American companies will always use them. Does the company provide health insurance? America is not Ghana where everything is based on we beg you and forgive if they are not the ones to prov ...
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This guys needs a lawyer, and I mean a good lawyer. A lawyer who is vested in worker's compensation to fight on his behalf. Corporations don't give out money for free they need to be forced to pay compensation. His people sh ...
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This guy looks like somebody who had suffered oxygen deprivation, probably from his time of unconsciousness and during the transport to the Hospital. Lack of oxygen to the brain or serious head injury. He needs lawyer
It's unfortunate but what the family can do is to sue the company. Please find a criminal lawyer for him. The lawyer will take 30% I wish a family member can contact me to find him a good lawyer.
Please who ever reported the case should try and report it to FBI.
What're you talking about? The guy was in a coma. How is he going to call his Ghabaian relatives?
Zita is not Ghana's Ambassador to South Africa so leave her out of this.
Don't complain. Africans are so stupid that they think the white man is their solution when it is the other way round. A very stupid country like Ghana worship white people who cheat them in the oil and gas, mining, fishing, ...
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Baker Hughes if you don't want your contract teminated in Ghana you better fly the young man to 37 military Hopital and fully conpensate him. You people are in human and unscrupulous. You better do the right thing before we i ...
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The Baker Hughes company are unscrupulous people. They should do the right thing before we involve the Ghana government .
22 year old seeks $3.5M from Baker Hughes after oil drilling accident
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Ty Book is suing Baker Hughes Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Beaum ...
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Please send him home. He will be alright. He should be sent to TB Joshua healing. He will walk right away looking well and good.
Did u read the article well or you didn't understand what it's written?
The guy was working with American company in Africa not in America.
Secondly if African American obey instruction nobody will shoot them.
Are you ignorant or you didn't do history in school? For you anyone with an Akan name is Ashanti? My God
Well get him the hell out of there! what is he doing in a old folks home.
Hire an Attorney and get legal and proper medical help!
Send him to San Antonio, Texas.
Baker Hughes will help him there.
Ghana government sue that co or private lawyer. Huge money!,,
If Gadhafi were the heads of state nothing of such thing would have happened
SAD CASE!
Why is eveybody arguing snd not helping him now.