Contractor killed at McCain Foods expansion site
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A contractor was killed at the McCain Foods expansion site in southern Alberta on Wednesday.
McCain Foods confirmed the workplace death, which occurred at a site near Coaldale, to CTV News on Thursday.
The company said it was "deeply saddened to learn that a contractor was involved in a fatal incident at the construction site of our facility being built."
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"Our sincere condolences go out to their family and loved ones," said Howard Snape, regional president, in a written statement.
"We are providing support to anyone at the site who may need it, including counselling services.
"A safe work environment for everyone at our facilities is paramount (and) we are working closely with the contracting companies and local authorities to investigate this tragic incident."
Later Thursday, the construction company released a written statement as well:
"We confirm the accident did cause one fatality and investigations are ongoing," the statement said, in part.
"On behalf of the Fisher / Dawson Wallace team, we offer our sincere condolences and support to the family of the deceased."
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