Saskatchewan RCMP say a 19-year-old man who was doing welding work is dead after an explosion Tuesday. Initially, officers were called to a report of a firearm discharge near a business south of Kinistino, Sask. at 2:30 p.m. CT.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers determined there had actually been an explosion and the man was pronounced dead as a result of injuries sustained.
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The victim is from Kinistino and his name is not being released.
An autopsy is scheduled to take place this week. Melfort RCMP say the death is not considered suspicious or criminal in nature.
The workplace fatality remains under investigation by the occupational health and safety division along with the office of the chief coroner.
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