Worker dies after being electrocuted in Bayers Lake
HALIFAX — A 39-year-old man has died after being electrocuted while working at a Bayers Lake plaza building Tuesday afternoon.
At 1:30 p.m., police say a Williamswood man working a 201 Chain Lake Dr. suffered an electrical accident and was rushed to hospital, where he died.
The Department of Labour and police officers were on scene in back of the plaza where the incident occurred.
“Today, someone’s son is not coming home from work. This is a tragedy that is happening too often,” Labour Minister Frank Corbett said in a statement Tuesday.
“We don’t know yet what happened today, but I want to assure the family that senior officers and investigators … are working hard to find answers as quickly as possible.”
The building includes stores such as Rogers, Quiznos and is located behind the McDonalds.
Power was also shut off to the entire complex as police and labour officials investigated.
Workers at one of the businesses said their power went off just before 2 p.m. and were told by Nova Scotia Power it should be returned around 5 p.m.
Many shoppers peered into a few darkened windows before shrugging and returning to their cars.
A release from the Department of Labour said a stop-work order has been issued for the site until investigators are satisfied workers will be safe.
The man’s name is being held pending official identification and until his family is notified.
This is the 13th workplace fatality this year, according to the province. In 2012, 32 Nova Scotians died at work.