Chinese national dies at Region 1 worksite

The Labour Ministry’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department has launched an investigation into a fatal workplace accident that occurred at Guyana Manganese Incorporated (GMI) in Matthew’s Ridge, Region One (Barima-Waini).
Dead is Siyuan Chen, a Chinese national employed as an electrician at the mining facility. Reports are that the incident occurred at about 13:45h on Thursday.
Preliminary reports indicate that Chen was monitoring the conveyor belt system in the wash plant when he became entangled in the machinery. This resulted in the loss of his right arm and ultimately led to his death.
OSH Officer, Chavez Daniels, the Ministry said, is leading the investigation, which is being conducted in collaboration with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and Environmental Officer Sergio Phillander. The inquiry is focused on identifying the root causes of the incident and developing measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Labour Minister, Joseph Hamilton, has expressed deep concern over the occurrence of workplace accidents and extended condolences to the relatives, co-workers, and friends of the deceased.
The investigation remains ongoing.