Worker seriously hurt at Agrium Vanscoy Potash mine

Work has been suspended at the Agrium Potash Mine in Vanscoy after a serious workplace accident.

An employee was caught between two pieces of equipment and seriously hurt early Monday morning.

An official with the company did not identify the man, but said he is recovering in a Saskatoon hospital.

There are no details on the extent of his injuries or what kind of equipment was involved.

Occupational Health and Safety is on site in Vanscoy and investigating the cause.