Fatality at Goldcorp’s Marlin Mine in Guatemala
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An accident that occured at Goldcorp’s Marlin mine in Guatemala has resulted in one fatality.
A worker was trapped underground when an unexpected fall-of-rock occurred. The company immediately dispatched first responders to conduct search and rescue operations. Tragically, rescue efforts ended in the recovery of the employee early this morning. No other employees were injured in the accident.
“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,” said David Garofalo, president and chief executive officer of Goldcorp.
Mining operations at Marlin remain suspended while the investigation is underway. The company is reviewing safety procedures to ensure safety remains the highest priority across all of its operations.
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