Saint John: THE WHSCC is investigating a workplace accident that claimed the life of a 52-year old man from the Tracadie-Sheila area.
Lucien Sonier, a bricklayer with Basque Bricklayer Ltd., died September 12 as a result of injuries sustained on September 6. Mr. Sonier had been working at Louis J. Robichaud School in Shediac when he fell approximately 15 feet while descending a ladder.
A WHSCC officer was dispatched as soon as the accident was reported, at approximately 1:30 p.m. on September 6.
An investigation is ongoing to determine whether there were violations to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.