I Illegal mining activities in parung panjang, bogor, have rapidly expanded amid weak legal oversight and the economic needs of the surrounding communities. many mining workers are employed without adequate legal protection, including the absence of written employment contracts and safety guarantees. this study aims to examine the forms of legal protection available to workers in illegal mining operations and to identify the responsibilities of employers in the event of workplace accidents resulting in death. using a normative approach and field data collected through interviews with the victims’ families and labor law experts, the findings reveal that protection for illegal mining workers remains weak and is often neglected. the government needs to take firm action through regulations and consistent law enforcement to ensure the safety and rights of mining workers, especially in the informal sector, which is highly vulnerable to violations.