It is with great sadness that we confirm that Unifor Local 892 member Tyrone McLeod was killed on Monday in the Mosaic K3 potash mine near Esterhazy, Saskatchewan where he worked as miner operator.
Tyrone was a valued and active member of the local union and is survived by two daughters, Bailey and Hunter.
Our union is deeply saddened by this tragic news. We sincerely grieve this preventable loss and we extend our deepest sympathies and solidarity with his loved ones and Local 892 members.
The “fall of ground” incident is currently under investigation by the provincial Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety and the Chief Mines Inspector. The local and the Unifor Health and Safety Department are seeking to be a part of the process and are actively collecting facts on the job site.
Call for donations
We ask that you consider donating to Tyrone’s family to help them recover from this tragedy. Please use the link below to direct donations via the Unifor National Office. We have also created a poster to hang in the workplace with a QR code to assist members who want to make their own donations.
Rest assured Unifor will fight for justice for Tyrone and under no circumstances will we allow his death to be brushed aside. We stand ready to participate in the investigation into what transpired and to share our findings with the ministry to determine the extent of the employer’s culpability and what remedies are needed at the mine.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
In solidarity,
Lana Payne
National President