Workplace Accident in Pelham Injures One

Thursday, 13 July 2023 16:31

By Noelle Sinclair

20 year old worker rushed to out of town trauma centre with possible life threatening injuries

The Ministry of Labour has been called to investigate a workplace accident in Pelham.

Niagara Regional Police confirm the incident happened just before 1:30 this (Thursday) afternoon at a construction site near the intersection of Port Robinson and Rice Roads.

NRP say a 20 year old employee of a construction company was up on a ladder when he suddenly fell to the ground.

It's believed a tool being used by the employee may have come in contact with an electrical wire.

The employee has been rushed to an out-of-town trauma centre with possible life threatening injuries.

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Workplace Accident in Pelham Injures One

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