Contract electrician dies at Great Panther's GMC mine

15th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Great Panther Mining has reported a fatality at its Guanajuato Mine Complex (GMC) in Mexico.

The accident occurred on Thursday in the Rayas underground mine at GMC.

The deceased, age 29, was a contract electrician at GMC. The accident involved a single motor vehicle travelling down a decline during care-and-maintenance activities. 

Another Great Panther contractor in the same vehicle was injured in the accident and has been transported to a local hospital, where he is in stable condition.

"We are extremely saddened by this tragic accident and extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased," stated Great Panther president and CEO Rob Henderson.

"Safety is a core value at Great Panther and we will thoroughly investigate this accident and take remedial action."