Unifor names man who died at Esterhazy mine

Tyrone McLeod was named as the miner operator who died on Monday at the Mosaic K3 potash mine near Esterhazy, according to Unifor’s website.

Unifor said the “fall of ground” incident is currently under investigation by the provincial Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety and the Chief Mines Inspector.

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“The local and the Unifor Health and Safety Department are seeking to be a part of the process and are actively collecting facts on the job site,” said the union on its website.

The union is asking people to consider donating to McLeod’s family to help them recover from this tragedy. People can make donations through the Uniform website.

“Tyrone was a valued and active member of the local union and is survived by two daughters, Bailey and Hunter. Our union is deeply saddened by this tragic news. We sincerely grieve this preventable loss and we extend our deepest sympathies and solidarity with his loved ones and Local 892 members,” said Unifor.

The union said it was ready to participate in the investigation into what happened and plans to share its findings with the ministry to “determine the extent of the employer’s culpability and what remedies are needed at the mine.”

“Rest assured Unifor will fight for justice for Tyrone and under no circumstances will we allow his death to be brushed aside,” the website stated.