PUEBLO, Colo — EVRAZ has confirmed that there has been a fatality at its Pueblo steelmaking facility.
KOAA News 5 was alerted to the incident after a viewer contacted one of News 5's employees via a phone call.
“We are saddened to confirm there was a fatality at our steelmaking facility in Pueblo this morning. Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and coworkers of our deceased team member. Out of respect for our valued team member and to ensure the safety and well-being of our entire team, we immediately stopped all work in the mill. We are meeting with our team members and offering support and counseling before sending them home. We will work with all relevant agencies, including OSHA and the United Steelworkers, to ensure a full investigation. As the investigation is ongoing, it would not be appropriate to provide further comment at this time.” – Spokesperson from EVRAZ North America
The cause of death is unknown.
EVRAZ will not be providing any further comment until a full investigation is completed by the agencies.
KOAA News5 will provide updates as we receive them.
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