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Death at Musselwhite Mine under investigation

Ontario's Ministry of Labour is investigating a death at a northern Ontario mine.

Worker found unresponsive on Saturday, Ontario's Ministry of Labour says

Ontario's Ministry of Labour is investigating a death at Musselwhite Mine. (Goldcorp)

Ontario's Ministry of Labour is investigating a death at a northern Ontario mine.

In a statement provided to CBC News, a ministry spokesperson said a worker at Goldcorp's Musselwhite mine was found unresponsive on Saturday, Feb. 2.

A Goldcorp representative told CBC News Tuesday the company won't be making a formal statement, but said the death was non-occupational, and involved a female employee.

No further details were provided by the ministry. The investigation is ongoing.

Musselwhite is located north of Pickle Lake.