Investigation underway following workplace injury at Voisey’s Bay Mine
An investigation is underway following a workplace injury At Vale Base Metals Voisey’s Bay operations.
On Saturday there was a ‘fall of ground’ in the Eastern Deeps Mine at the Voisey’s Bay Operation. An employee was injured in the fall. The employee received emergency care on scene and is currently in hospital in stable condition.
Vale Base Metals has notified regulatory authorities and is investigating the cause of the incident. Underground activities in the immediate area of the incident have been secured and we are working through a safe return to operations.