The man killed in a workplace incident in Lethbridge early Wednesday has been identified.
Alberta Labour has confirmed an investigation is underway after a workplace death at the construction site for Cavendish Farm’s new potato processing plant in the city’s north end.
Trent Bancarz, a spokesperson for the ministry, told Global News the incident occurred at around 8 a.m. Wednesday
He said Occupational Health and Safety was investigating and had officers on site earlier in the day. No orders had been issued as of 6 p.m. Wednesday.
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On Thursday morning, the general manager of Lafarge Southern Alberta took to Facebook to share his condolences.
“Lafarge is terribly sorry to share that John Zalik, a ready-mix truck driver in our Lethbridge market, passed away on Jan. 16,” Mike Schmidtler wrote.
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“His co-workers miss him already and send heartfelt condolences to all his friends and family.”
Bancarz said the worker was injured while on the job and was later pronounced dead in hospital.
In his Facebook post, Schmidtler said Lafarge is working with the authorities on the investigation.
With files from Caley Ramsay, Global News.
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