Worker was ‘fatally injured while performing maintenance work’
A postmortem examination has confirmed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death for a 19-year-old worker in Sudbury, Ont., earlier this year, according to a report.
On May 23, Roch (Rocco) Renaud “was located unconscious and with no vital signs at an address in Lively” around 8 p.m., according to Greater Sudbury Police, as reported by CBC.
A preliminary report submitted to the ministry stated that the worker was “fatally injured while performing maintenance work.” Ontario Ministry of Labour inspectors subsequently attended the scene.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing to investigate the incident after taking over the case from the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) in June, CBC News reports. The GSPS transferred the investigation after two of its officers were suspended with pay under the Community Safety and Policing Act. The police service has not released the names of the officers or provided further details, as the allegations against them have not been substantiated.
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour has also confirmed to CBC News that it is involved in the investigation. The incident underscores the ongoing risks of carbon monoxide exposure in workplace settings and the importance of stringent safety measures for maintenance workers.
In a Facebook post, M.I.C. Canadian Eatery & Whisky Pub - Sudbury, paid tribute to Renaud earlier this year.
“In loving memory of Rocco Renaud - a brilliant young man who has had a huge impact on the lives of so many. May his spirit live on in the choices of his peers,” they said, posting a photo of the worker.
