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Stephen Perry death inquest wraps today at Sudbury courthouse

A five-person jury will give recommendations today as the Stephen Perry inquiry comes to a close at the Sudbury courthouse.
Stephen Perry, seen here with his daughter, Brittany Boyd-Perry, was 47 years old when he was killed in the accident at Vale's Coleman mine in 2012.

A five-person jury will give recommendations today as the Stephen Perry inquiry comes to a close at the Sudbury courthouse.   

Perry died underground at Vale's Coleman mine in Levack on Jan. 29, 2012, when a 14-tonne chunk of rock face came loose, killing him.

Witnesses have been testifying at the mandatory inquiry since Monday morning.

Vale, the Steelworker's union and Perry's family have all made recommendations about what they think should change in the wake of the 47-year-old's death. 

The jury ultimately decides what recommendations should be adopted by the mine or the industry, if any. 

Those recommendations are not binding.