RCMP spokesman Cpl. Chris Marshall said police received a report of a “possible electric shock” on the Wineberry Way and were sent around 2:30 p.m. “When our members arrived at the scene, it was found that a line employee, [a] man … he appeared to have been electrocuted and the EHS took him from the scene to the hospital “. Marshall said the investigation was then handed over to the Department of Labor. A statement from the department said the man died after coming into contact with an activated line. “We send our deepest condolences to their families,” the statement said. “The situation is under investigation and there are no further details at this time.”
Stop work command
The department states that an order to stop the work has been issued. Peter Gregg, CEO of Nova Scotia Power, said in a statement that the company is cooperating with the research. “We are devastated by the loss of a power line technician. On behalf of the entire team, we extend our sincere condolences to our colleague’s family. Safety is our number one priority and the loss of a team member is devastating for the entire team. our organism.”
