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OHS investigating death of young man at west Edmonton church

OHS investigating work site death at Fusion Fellowship church in west Edmonton on Oct. 29, 2018. Dean Twardzik, Global News

Occupational Health and Safety is investigating a fatal worksite incident at a church in west Edmonton on Monday.

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Emergency crews were called to Fusion Fellowship, a church near 153 Street and 101 Avenue, at around 2:30 p.m.

According to an OHS spokesperson, the man who died is believed to be 18 or 19 years old and was employed by WCR Roofing.

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The company has been issued a stop-work order for the worksite where the incident occurred until OHS is satisfied the company has shown the work can be safely done.

A spokesperson said they could not say what led to the fatality but that an investigation is ongoing.

All work-related deaths in Alberta are investigated by OHS.

OHS officers remained on scene Monday afternoon and evening.

–With files from Global News’ Phil Heidenreich

 

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