Brazilian miner dies after engine fan cuts off right leg

A 65-year-old Brazilian national died after his right leg was severed while he was working in a mining pit in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
It was reported that the man was unable to seek medical attention in time to save his life.
The dead man has been identified as Taburcio Valeriano De Andrade, also called “Netto”, of Boa Vista, Brazil, and of Oku Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven.
According to reports received, around 08:00h on the day in question, De Andrade was at his mining pit in the Oku Backdam area when he allegedly attempted to jump over one of his Jet Four-Cylinder engines which was in operation at the time.
However, in the process of jumping, his right leg came into contact with the engine’s fan.
According to the Police, workmen who were present on site when the incident occurred rushed to De Andrade’s assistance and managed to turn off the engine.
He was picked up in an unconscious state and taken to his camp which is said to be a short distance away.
The Brazilian miner succumbed to his injury at the mining camp before he was taken to a medical facility for emergency treatment.
His body was escorted to Bartica Regional Hospital mortuary and later transported to Lyken’s Funeral Home, where it was awaiting a post-mortem.
Investigations are currently ongoing.