Operator error blamed for elevator incident that led to death of guide at former Colorado gold mine
- The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine's elevator malfunction was caused by operator error, resulting in the death of tour guide Patrick Weier and trapping nearly two dozen people underground for hours.
- The investigation concluded that the mine met state regulations and posed no imminent danger, leading to the lifting of the cease-and-desist order.
- The mine is permitted to reopen in May for the 2025 tourist season, following the completion of the safety inspection by state investigators.
- A tourist described the harrowing experience of the elevator malfunction, stating that the cart went into free-fall before stopping abruptly, resulting in Patrick Weier's body falling into their cart.
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