A mining accident at the Lac Des Isle mine on Highway 527, north of Thunder Bay, has claimed the life of a 64-year old man.
Provincial police say they were called to the scene Wednesday afternoon around 3 o’clock.
They found the man, Edward Gallant of New Brunswick, died of injuries suffered while underground.
Police add they, along with the Ministry of Labour, and the regional coroner’s office are investigating.
Impala Canada, the parent company, tells us the man was employed by a contractor.
All operations in the area of the accident have been suspended and the scene secured.
