Saint John, NB: The Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission (WHSCC) is investigating a workplace accident that claimed the life of a 27-year-old man from Quispamsis yesterday.
Kirk Gould, a carpenter with Rideau Construction Inc., was killed when a concrete panel fell on top of him.
A WHSCC officer was dispatched as soon as the accident was reported, at approximately 9:50 a.m.
An investigation is ongoing to determine whether there were violations to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. At this time, no orders have been written or charges laid.