A worker has died after suffering injuries while working with heavy equipment at a metal company in northwest Toronto on Monday, the Ministry of Labour says.
Toronto Fire Services said emergency crews responded to an industrial accident at a commercial property on Guided Court, in the area of Highway 27 and Steeles Avenue West, and found one person without vital signs.
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Firefighters performed CPR and the victim was transported to hospital.
A Toronto paramedics spokesperson confirmed to Global News they responded to the scene at 8:34 a.m.
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A man was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, the spokesperson said.
An update from the Ministry of Labour said the worker suffered injuries while working with heavy equipment and has since died.
The ministry said the employer involved in Norbel Metal, which has a warehouse on Guided Court.
Ministry of Labour inspectors are now investigating.
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