Contactor said the workers were not its employees
A 38-year-old worker who died in a crane collapse at a Saskatoon construction site on July 5 has been identified as Carl Lamoureux.
His family confirmed his identity but declined further comment while the investigation is ongoing. The incident occurred at approximately 9:40 a.m. CST at an apartment building project on Webster Street in the Forest Grove neighborhood.
A second worker, aged 37, sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital.
Police said that a crane setup on the south side of the construction site collapsed. Authorities have not yet disclosed further details on the cause.
Wright Construction, the prime contractor for the development, stated that the workers involved were not its employees.
Company president Chris Doka said Wright Construction is cooperating with authorities and workplace parties leading the investigation.
"While the individuals injured in the incident were not Wright Construction employees, as the prime contractor for the project, we take the health and safety of all workers extremely seriously," said Doka to CBC News.
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) branch has launched an investigation. However, ministry spokesperson Kate Crowley stated that findings from the investigation would not automatically be released to the public.
"The ministry publishes news releases in the event of a successful prosecution for serious injuries and fatalities. In addition, a summary report is available for successful fatality prosecutions," said Crowley.
When asked for data on crane collapse inspections over the last decade, Crowley noted that incidents are not categorized in that manner and no statistics are readily available.
Lamoureux’s family roots trace back to Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. His family history, chronicled in his late father's obituary, details their lineage to the original Lamoureux brothers, early settlers in the region since 1872. A nearby hamlet still bears the family name.
Carl Lamoureux was described by family in his obituary as having a deep connection to outdoor activities, including water sports, hunting, and fishing. His time was often spent in fields and rivers around Lamoureux and Fort Saskatchewan.
