Update, 8:19 p.m.: A Rio Tinto Kennecott Smelter contractor came into contact with electricity Wednesday while performing maintenance activities.
They were transported to a hospital where they are being treated, according to a statement from the mine.
Work in the area has reportedly stopped and regulatory agencies have been notified.
“The health and safety of our people is our top priority and we will do a full investigation into what happened,” the statement read.
ORIGINAL STORY: SALT LAKE CITY ( ABC4 ) — A person came into contact with electricity Wednesday at Rio Tinto Kennecott Smelter , according to Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center .
The mining operation acknowledged the incident, but provided no further details.
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“We are aware of an incident that occurred on Rio Tinto Kennecott property. We don’t have any further details at this time. The health and safety of our people is our top priority and we will do a full investigation to understand what happened,” a spokesperson said.