An investigation is underway after a death at the Irving Shipyard in Halifax.
“We can confirm there has been a workplace fatality at the Halifax Shipyard. We cannot comment further at this time,” said Irving’s Mel Schori in a email.
The death occurred just before noon on Monday.
In a social media post follow the death, Irving announced it was cancelling its afternoon and night shifts.
The age or gender of the person involved is not known or the circumstances surrounding the death.
Meantime, the union representing 1,150 workers at the Halifax Shipyard is mourning the loss of a member. Unifor (MWF Local 1) sent out a statement indicating support will be available.
“Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies and solidarity are with our member’s family and loved ones including their Unifor family and co-workers,” read a statement posted on their website. “Unifor is working to ensure there is full-time, onsite grief counselling services available to all shipyard workers as they process this great loss.”
The Department of Labour is now involved and looking into what happened.
“Unifor is also working alongside the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, police, and the employer. The union has trained investigators and health and safety experts who ensure proper steps are taken following a workplace injury or death.”
