there is no ill will, I question why management didn’t...

there is no ill will, I question why management didn’t immediately report this ? And we should also question why Freehill history with contractors is so poor with ongoing lawsuits with previous contractors for non payment:

here is the actual flash report from Sernageomin:


and translated to English via ChatGPT:

Flash Report: Fatal Accident

What Happened?During loading tasks into a hopper, for reasons under investigation, a worker was inside when a front loader, operated by another worker, discharged material into the hopper. The worker, who had not been warned about the discharge, was trapped and subsequently covered by the material, dying at the scene.

When and Where? • Date: 03-07-2024 • Time: 15:00 hours • Mining Operation: Proyecto Finos Yerbas Buenas • Main Company: Yerbas Buenas Spa • Community: La Higuera • Region: Coquimbo

Who Was Affected? • Position: Plant Assistant • Age: 35 years •

Type of Accident: Crushed, trapped, imprisoned, suffocated •

Type of Operation: Small MiningImmediate Actions • Operations at the accident site are suspended. • A team from the Regional Directorate arrives at the scene to begin the investigation process.

Preliminary Learning • Reinforce what is established in the Mining Safety Regulations, ensuring that mining operations strictly follow safety measures established for personnel entry to storage hoppers or crushers. • Suspend any loading or unloading of material while personnel are inside the hopper, using effective signals and barriers to prevent danger. • Ensure that safety guards or sides of the hopper are properly installed before workers enter. • Ensure personnel entering are equipped with personal protection equipment and a supervisor monitors the operation at all times.

SERNAGEOMINThis report was prepared with preliminary information verified and collected from the accident, and may be subject to changes as the investigation process by the service progresses.