Department of Labour investigating the incident
A worker has died following an incident at a poultry facility in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, and the province’s Department of Labour is investigating the fatality.
The department received a report of an incident that occurred overnight between Wednesday and Thursday at a facility in Glenmont, N.S. The worker later died as a result of the incident, according to CBC News.
No further details about what happened at the facility, the nature of the incident, or the identity of the worker have been released by authorities or the employer, according to the report.
Employer statement and support measures
In a written statement, Eden Valley Poultry president and CEO Jeff Purcell confirmed the fatality involved one of the company’s employees. “Earlier this morning, a tragic incident occurred at a farm we work with, resulting in the loss of one of our employees,” Purcell said, in comments reported by CBC.
“We are deeply saddened by this loss, and our thoughts are with the employee’s family, friends and co-workers,” the statement said. “Our priority is supporting those affected and co-operating fully with authorities, who are conducting an investigation.”
Purcell said that, out of respect for the family, no additional information would be shared. CBC reported that no further details from the company have been provided.
Regulatory and police involvement
The Department of Labour has launched an investigation into the incident and has stated that no other details are available at this time, CBC reported. The investigation is under way, with no public findings released so far.
Kings District RCMP also responded to the scene in connection with the incident. A spokesperson said criminality is not believed to be a factor.
Authorities have not indicated when further information might be made public, and no additional statements from the Department of Labour or RCMP have been reported by CBC at this stage.
