(NORTH MARYSBURGH, ON) – The Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Ministry of Labour (MOL) is continuing to investigate a fatal industrial accident at an agricultural property on County Road 7 in North Marysburgh Ward.
At approximately 10:30 AM officers from the OPP and other emergency services personnel were dispatched to the scene. Ornge Ambulance Service (ORNGE) requested to attend the scene as well.
Work was being done reclaiming a barn structure at the property. A 27 year old Napanee area man fell from an elevated position and was pronounced dead on the scene. For compassionate reasons, the deceased’ name will not be released as next of kin has requested time to make their own arrangements for notifications.
The heavy equipment operator also sustained minor injuries. He did not require medical treatment. MOL and the Coroner with the assistance of OPP continue to investigate. A post mortem has been ordered by the Coroner to take place tomorrow in Ottawa ON.
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