A worker at an industrial gas facility in Brant County has died after a workplace accident involving a truck.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Labour told Global News the incident happened on Tuesday at Praxair Canada in Paris, Ont.
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“It was reported a worker was loading a truck when the truck moved, pinning the worker causing fatal injuries,” Ministry spokesperson Janet Deline said.
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Work in the area of the accident has been stopped for the time being as an inspector assigned to the case issued a “hold the scene” requirement.
The investigation is ongoing.
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