A worker at Hudbay's Lalor mine near Snow Lake has died after an accident underground June 19.
Hudbay confirmed the death in a statement to the Flin Flon Reminder June 20, saying the death took place during the night shift and an investigation into what caused the death was underway. The person who died was a 59-year-old man from Brandon who was an employee of a contractor working underground at the mine. The death was a result of the man falling while working at height, said a press release from Hudbay. First aid was administered by workers on the scene and mine rescue personnel transported the man out of the mine. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
No one else was injured and the scene of the accident was secured, with all underground mining operations at Lalor suspended while the investigation is completed.
Snow Lake RCMP responded to the accident around 11 p.m. Saturday and continue to investigate along with Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health
"This is a tragic situation and we are profoundly saddened by this unfortunate incident,” said Hudbay CEO Peter Kukielski. “Our hearts go out to the individual’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. The safety and health of our workforce remains our utmost priority. We will continue to provide support to all those who were affected, and we remain more committed than ever to our objective of zero harm.”
The death is the first reported at Lalor mine since it opened in 2012.
- with files from Eric Westhaver, Flin Flon Reminder
