One dead after incident at Mosaic’s K3 potash mine

The Mosaic Company has confirmed one person has died after a "fall of ground" incident at its K-3 potash mine near Esterhazy.

A worker is dead following an underground incident at The Mosaic Company’s K3 potash mine in east central Saskatchewan.

The “fall of ground incident” occurred early Monday morning, according to a statement from the company.

No further injuries have been reported.

The site of the incident has been secured, and all mining activity has been temporarily stopped. The mine’s emergency response team was activated following the incident.

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A full investigation into the death is underway, with the company reporting that it is working with all necessary regulatory authorities.

“The safety and wellbeing of our people remain Mosaic’s highest priority. Our thoughts go out to our colleague’s family and friends, all employees, and the broader community,” Mosaic’s statement read.

The company did not identify the worker who was killed and asked that their family be given privacy.

In a post to social media, the Town of Esterhazy shared its condolences following the incident.

“Our hearts are with everyone impacted during this incredibly difficult time,” the post read. “Mosaic is an integral part of our community, and we recognize the profound loss being felt by employees, families, and the wider Esterhazy area.”

Esterhazy is located approximately 210 kilometres east of Regina, while Mosaic’s K3 potash mine is located just six kilometres east of Esterhazy.