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VANCOUVER – A Fraser Surrey Docks mechanic died at work Saturday, according to Local 502 of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.
The Mechanic, a member of Local 115 of the International Union of Operating Operators, was not identified In a statement, ILWU Canada President, Rob Ashton, offered his condolences to the garage owner's family
. I wish to express our most sincere sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of our comrade. "
Few details regarding the incident were provided, but a shockingly shaken Ashton told Postmedia News: a mechanic was working on equipment, a forklift, and was crushed by part of the machine.
Ashton stated that an investigation into the causes of the accident was ongoing at the site committee.
"It's a very sad day – a worker went to his job this morning and did not return home to his family, "he said in a press release." We can and must do more to protect all workers from death and injury
Postmedia has contacted WorkSafeBC, the BC Coroners Service and RCMP for more information.
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