The injured party was transported to local medical facilities in Jequie, Bahia State, where, after receiving medical attention, he was pronounced deceased. One other contractor involved in the incident suffered minor injuries and has been discharged from the hospital. Largo immediately launched an investigation into how this tragedy occurred and is working with local authorities to determine the cause.
Largo extends its sincerest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of the deceased. Over the course of its nine-year history, Largo has maintained an excellent safety track record through the use of rigorous precautionary methods and preventive measures. The health and safety of the Company's workforce remains a top priority and it is focused on ensuring that the entire team is receiving the needed support during this difficult time.
About Largo
Largo has a long and successful history as one of the world's preferred vanadium companies through the supply of its VPURETM and VPURE+TM products, which are sourced from one of the world's highest-grade vanadium deposits at the
Largo's common shares trade on the
Contact:
Tel: +1.416.861.9778
Email: aguthrie@largoinc.com
(C) 2023 Electronic News Publishing, source