The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) is investigating after a worker went missing at a Matheson-area mine yesterday.
The ministry was notified of the incident on Feb. 8. It says Major Drilling worker went missing in a remote area of Kirkland Lake Gold's Taylor Mine.
"MLTSD inspectors have been dispatched to the scene and the investigation is ongoing," reads a statement. An OPP news release says they received a call about a worksite accident yesterday around 5:30 p.m.
Police, paramedics, the Matheson Fire Department and mine rescue units attended the scene. More details will be posted when available.
— TimminsToday
