Alberta OHS investigation

Worker Killed, Another Injured in Accident at Northern Alberta Oilsands Site; Safety Probe Launched

Worker Killed, Another Injured in Accident at Northern Alberta Oilsands Site; Safety Probe Launched

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): A safety investigation is underway after a workplace accident at a northern Alberta oilsands site left one worker dead and another seriously injured, provincial officials confirmed. According to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), the incident occurred on January 29 near Christina Lake, approximately 150 kilometres south of Fort McMurray. Investigators said the workers were unloading a truck when a section of pipe rolled off the vehicle and struck both individuals. One worker succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while the second sustained serious injuries and was taken for medical treatment. Cenovus Energy confirmed the incident…
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