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Calama, October 1, 2026 - With deep sorrow, we report the passing of our colleague Waldo Castillo Barraza (R.I.P.), 49 years old, a mechanical maintenance worker for the company Berliam, which provides services to the Radomiro Tomic Division.
According to preliminary information, the accident occurred at approximately 08:50 hours, while the worker was performing maintenance work in the crushing and materials handling area.
The division immediately suspended activities in the area, contacted the worker's family, notified the relevant authorities, and ordered an investigation to determine the causes of the accident.
Codelco expresses its deepest condolences to the family of Waldo Castillo Barraza (RIP), to his colleagues and reiterates its call to promote safety as a non-negotiable value.
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