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Worker Found Dead at B.C. Coal Mine
A 39-year-old contractor was found dead at Elkview Operations, prompting a temporary mine shutdown while authorities investigate the cause of death.
- Thursday morning, Elk Valley rescue teams reported a 39-year-old Hosmer man missing at Elkview Operations, and on Friday morning Elk Valley Regional RCMP confirmed the contractor's remains were recovered.
- The RCMP identified the man as a contractor, Elk Valley Resources says he was conducting maintenance work at Elkview Operations, and on-site mine rescue teams led the initial search with RCMP assistance.
- Authorities said the B.C. Coroners Service and the provincial Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals are attending the investigation, while WorkSafeBC is determining jurisdiction and Elk Valley Resources conducts its own inquiry.
- BC RCMP confirmed the immediate outcome that Elkview Operations is shut down during the investigation, officials will not release the deceased's name, and Elk Valley Regional RCMP offered condolences to family and coworkers.
- The incident occurred in southeastern British Columbia, where the death of a 39-year-old Hosmer, B.C. resident at Sparwood's Elkview mine drew coverage from Global News and The Canadian Press.
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