“A worker was killed at Vale's Coleman Mine in Sudbury on Sunday.
The 47-year-old employee was working underground at the 4,215-foot level of the Levack mine when he was killed “due to what appears to be some displacement of material from a development heading,” according to a Vale press release.
The worker, who had 16 years of experience, was brought to surface where he was pronounced dead by medical authorities. His name is being withheld pending notification of the family.
“We are saddened and devastated by the loss of this employee,” said Kelly Strong, vice-president mining and milling (North Atlantic Operations) and general manager, Ontario operations, in the release. “Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the employee’s family, and everyone who knew and worked with him. Our efforts are now focused on supporting the family and our employees at the mine site, and on understanding exactly what occurred.”
The incident is being investigated by the Greater Sudbury Police Services, the Ministry of Labour, and representatives of Vale and the United Steelworkers Local 6500. Vale has temporarily suspended operations at its mines in Sudbury.
The company will hold a press conference to provide more details this morning at 10:30 a.m.
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