Calgary, AB–A contractor working at a water storage pit operated by Calgary based mostly Birchcliff Energy has been killed on the job.
The fatality occurred south of Baytree, Alberta, about 100 kilometers west of Grande Prairie Tuesday night. Emergency crews responded to the scene. Circumstances surrounding the dying are nonetheless being investigated however it seems the contractor might have drowned.
“On behalf of all of us at Birchcliff, I want to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of our deceased colleague. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. We have commenced an investigation into the cause of this tragic accident,” mentioned Jeff Tonken, Birchcliff’s Chief Executive Officer.
Tonken provides that “Birchcliff’s primary precedence is the well being, security, and well-being of its folks. The firm says it should guarantee these impacted by the incident may have the assist they want, together with access to grief counselling companies.