Missing worker confirmed dead at Goldcorp’s Marlin mine, Guatemala
TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – Major miner Goldcorp on Sunday confirmed that a missing miner, as a result of a fall-of-rock accident that took place on Thursday, was dead.
The company reported Thursday that a worker was trapped underground when an unexpected fall-of-rock occurred.
The company advised that it immediately dispatched first responders to conduct search and rescue operations. “Tragically, rescue efforts ended in the recovery of the employee early this morning,” a press release on Sunday stated.
"All of us at Goldcorp are deeply saddened by this tragic news. Our highest priority is the health and safety of our employees. On behalf of all of us at Goldcorp, I wish to extend my prayers and condolences to the worker's family, friends and to his co-workers at Marlin," stated president and CEO David Garofalo.
The company advised that it was fully cooperating with the relevant authorities. Mining operations at Marlin remained suspended while the investigation was under way.
Goldcorp committed to reviewing safety procedures to ensure safety remained the highest priority across all of its operations.
No other employees were injured in the accident.
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