Police are investigating a fatal industrial incident which occurred on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, about 14:30h at Morwa Backdam, Cuyuni River, resulting in the death of Dillon Tobin, a serviceman of Manawarin Village, Moruca, North West District (NWD).
Preliminary investigations revealed that a 47-year-old excavator operator was operating a Doosan 225 excavator while Tobin was seated on the machine, when a tree branch reportedly recoiled and struck him, causing him to fall from the excavator.
The excavator operator immediately rendered assistance; however, Tobin later became motionless.
Up to press time, his body was at the mining camp and Police ranks were en route to the scene as investigations continue.
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