The case was registered at a DB Agricultura and Livestock unit in Varjão de Minas, in the Northwest of Minas Gerais. Poisoning by toxic gas, possibly methane, is suspected..
In a note, the company reported that it provides all necessary assistance to the families of the victims. Read the company’s positioning in full below.
Three workers die after entering a slurry pit in Varjão de Minas
According to the Fire Department, the accident happened after the first victim entered the pit, approximately 20 meters away, and passed out.
The second worker went down to try to help his colleague and also lost consciousness. Finally, the third came down and also passed out.
After the sequence of fainting, other employees who were nearby did not allow anyone else to enter the pit and called the rescue teams.
According to the Fire Department, the rescue team used respiratory protection equipment and had the support of a munck truck to access the pit and remove the victims.
After withdrawing, the workers were treated by medical teams. However, the deaths were confirmed on site by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu).
Note from DB Agriculture and Livestock
“It is with deep regret that DB informs the occurrence of an incident at one of our units in Varjão de Minas, resulting in the loss of three employees.
DB is mourning this loss and expresses its sincere condolences to the families and friends. We are providing all necessary assistance to family members at this difficult time.
We reaffirm our commitment to the safety of all our employees, with individual and collective protection measures with the training and qualification of everyone in order to provide a safe work environment and mitigate the risk of accidents.
DB reiterates its full collaboration with the competent authorities to clarify the circumstances that led to this sad event.”
