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Contract worker dies in incident at New Brunswick power facility, officials say

Spokesman Marc Belliveau says the utility is co-operating fully with WorkSafeNB as it investigates. File/Global News

Officials in New Brunswick are investigating the death of a worker at an NB Power facility in the northeast of the province.

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A spokeswoman for WorkSafeNB confirms an investigation is underway into an incident that resulted in the death of a worker at the Belledune generating station on Monday.

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Laragh Dooley says the investigation is active so the agency cannot release any further information.

Meanwhile, NB Power a contract employee was involved.

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Spokesman Marc Belliveau says the utility is co-operating fully with WorkSafeNB as it investigates.

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Belliveau says the utility will not comment further.

(CKBC)

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