Worker dies after industrial accident in Etobicoke
Posted April 10, 2023 9:46 am.
Last Updated April 10, 2023 4:35 pm.
One person has died after an industrial accident in Etobicoke.
Police say the accident occurred at a metal fabrication business in the area of Highway 27 and Steeles Avenue around 8:30 a.m. Monday.
The worker was located without vital signs. Emergency responders performed CPR before transporting the victim to the hospital with critical injuries.
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development confirmed the worker died as a result of their injuries.
“Our sincere condolences to their family, friends and coworkers,” a government spokesperson said.
The employee worked for Norbel Metal. Ministry inspectors have been assigned to the case.
There is no word on what caused the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
