Stephen Perry death inquest begins today at Sudbury courthouse

An inquest is beginning today into the death of a 47-year-old Vale worker.

In Jan. 2012, Stephen Perry was working underground at the Coleman Mine in Levack when he was struck and killed by falling rock.

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The inquest which ismandatory under the Coroner's Act is taking place at the Sudbury courthouse.

It will examine the events surrounding Perry's death, and the jury "may make recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths," according to a release from theMinistry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

It's expected to last five days and hear from about 10 witnesses.