Early this morning, a tragic accident occurred at Coal Mountain Operations resulting in the death of a 59 year old employee.

No other employees were injured and authorities, including officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, have initiated an investigation.

I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the employee's family, the workers at Coal Mountain Operations and the community.

Bill Bennett
Minister of Energy and Mines
MLA, Kootenay East

Media Contact:

Matt Gordon
Communications Director
Ministry of Energy & Mines
250 387-2201 (office)
250 896-4923 (cell)