As reported by KGHM:
At the Lubin Mining Plants, in the G-9 division in the GG-2 area, a fatal accident involving an employee occurred. As a result of injuries sustained when rocks fell from the sidewall of the excavation, the operator of self-propelled underground mining machinery has died.
In connection with the incident, a commission was appointed to investigate the causes of the accident. The commission includes, among others, experts from the Higher Mining Office and representatives of KGHM.
The 41-year-old miner who died tragically had worked at ZG Lubin since 2005. By decision of the management board of the copper giant, a three-day mourning period has been introduced at all of the company’s branches.
Company statement:
The safety of employees is the highest priority for the authorities of KGHM Polska Miedź. Every accident, every injured employee, and especially every fatality is an enormous tragedy. We extend our condolences to the family, friends and acquaintances of the deceased miner.