Miner dies after pit caves in at Cuyuni Backdam

A miner was buried alive on Sunday after a pit in which he was working caved in at Chinese Creek Backdam, Mazaruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
The dead man has been identified as 25-year-old Kevin Adams of Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).

According to information received, the incident occurred about 14:00h on Sunday while Adams and another miner were working in the pit.
Guyana Times was told that the walls of the pit caved in on the men suddenly, pinning Adams. The other miner managed to escape with minor injuries. Adams was, however, buried.
Reports are persons working in the area ran to the rescue of Adams, but after some time, he was pulled from the debris in an unconscious state and rushed to the Bartica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Adams’s body is presently at the Lyken Funeral Home awaiting a post-mortem examination.
Meanwhile, when contacted, Adams’ family noted that the miner was simply seeking a better way of life, hence the reason for him taking up the job in the interior.
Relatives related that they have not seen Adams in about three years.
A cousin recalled receiving the tragic news of the accident and his passing from a neighbour on Sunday; however, they said the family did not receive much information. Family members on Tuesday travelled to Georgetown to identify the body.
He is survived by his parents and siblings. A post-mortem examination is scheduled for later this week.