Petrotrin advises of untimely passing of employee

TRINIDAD:  April 26, 2016: At approximately 11:30 a.m. today, Charles Mitchell, an employee with over 40 years’ service, was injured near a well site in the Company’s Exploration and Production operations in Penal.

Mitchell, 59, a Technical Craftsman II attached to the Company’s Production Operations was working with a Mechanical Crew when the incident occurred.
His crew members notified the Company’s emergency responders and he was taken via ambulance to Petrotrin’s Medical Facility in Penal where he was examined by the Company’s Medical team. He was subsequently pronounced dead.
A report has been lodged with Petrotrin’s Security Department, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, and the Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA). The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries and the Oilfield Worker’s Trade Union have been informed.
Mr. Mitchell’s family has been contacted and EAP services are being provided for the family and co-workers of Mr. Mitchell.
While investigations are ongoing, Petrotrin extends condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of the deceased.