See Full Statement by the Ministry of Labour Below
The Ministry of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department has commenced an investigation into a fatal workplace fatality that occurred at Springhall sluice located at Farm/Woodlands, West Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara (E.C.D).
The deceased has been identified as a 54-year-old sluice operator, Mr. Leevorn Stanford McGarrel of High Dam, Mahaicony, ECD, and an employee of Mahaica/Mahaicony/Abary/Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA).
According to reports, Mr. McGarrel left for work, where he was scheduled to arrive by 18:00 hrs on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.However, he did not return home.
On Thursday, June 6, 2024, it was discovered that he had unfortunately met his demise while operating the sluice during his shift.
Following these reports, OSH Officer with responsibility for East Coast Demerara, Ms. Johana Vaughn, and the OSH Officer responsible for Region Five, Ms. Babita Singh, along with Mr. Shameer Mohammed, Supervisor of MMA/ADA, visited the site to conduct a preliminary investigation.
The Honourable Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton extends heartfelt sympathy to the grieving relatives, co-workers, and friends of the deceased.
He also takes this opportunity to remind both employers and workers of the importance and need for good safety and health practices in the workplace so that similar incidents/accidents that can result in the loss of lives of loved ones can be avoided.
Investigations are ongoing.