Kaieteur News – A workplace accident at Albion Estate, Corentyne, Region Six, has claimed the life of 23-year-old Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) employee Latchman Raghoo, leaving the Albion community in shock and his family seeking answers.
Crushed by Forklift Latchman Raghoo,
Raghoo, of Albion Front, Corentyne, was a supernumerary constable attached to the Albion factory and employed by GuySuCo.
According to information gathered, Raghoo was injured on Tuesday after he was reportedly struck and crushed by an electric forklift at the estate. He was subsequently hospitalized and died on Thursday morning at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).
The circumstances surrounding the incident have since prompted calls for a full investigation.
On Thursday, GuySuCo issued a statement expressing condolences to Raghoo’s relatives and said the corporation remains committed to supporting the grieving family.
The corporation also stated that it would ensure that “all relevant internal processes are followed” and facilitate a full review of the circumstances surrounding the employee’s death.
Source: Kaieteur News
