Worker dies after being injured on the job at Stelco, ministry of labour investigating
CBC
Ontario's Ministry of Labour is investigating after a worker at Stelco was killed on Saturday.
The man's name was Kirk Moore and he had worked at the Hamilton steelmaker for more than 40 years, according to a statement from United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1005.
"He was well known and very popular with his co-workers," the union said.
"Kirk is survived by his sons, Paul and Chris. No family should ever have to experience this kind of devastation."
A representative for Stelco said there was a "serious incident" at the company's Hamilton Works facility that involved a single employee on Saturday morning.
The worker was injured and later died, said Trevor Harris, vice-president of corporate affairs, in an email to the CBC.
"All of us at Stelco are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague," he said. "Our current focus is to support the worker's family during this tragic and difficult time."
The company said it's undertaking a "thorough and detailed" investigation to determine how the incident happened. It said it will continue to cooperate with authorities, including the Ministry of Labour, as they carry out their own probes.
The ministry confirmed it was notified of a workplace health and safety incident at Stelco on Jan. 15.
"A worker was critically injured and succumbed to their injuries," a spokesperson said.
Two ministry inspectors have been assigned and one requirement was issued. The investigation is ongoing.
Paul Miller, a former steelworker and NDP MPP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, called the incident "tragic and needless."
"I, and many who worked and continue to work in this industry, know how quickly something can go terribly wrong," he said in a Facebook post. "That being said, these workplace accidents should never be tolerated or accepted as a part of the job. I have seen my fair share of workplace injury and death and know the devastation it causes.
"My thoughts are with the Moore family and everyone who knew this veteran of steel."