Man dead after workplace accident in Pointe-Claire

Emergency crews at 20 Hymus Boulevard in Pointe-Claire after a workplace accident on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Scott Prouse/CTV News)

A 37-year-old man is dead after a workplace accident in the West Island on Thursday.

Montreal police (SPVM) were called to 20 Hymus Blvd. in Pointe-Claire at 2:20 p.m.

Diversified Ulbrich du Canada is listed at that address.

Noovo Info reports that the worker was crushed by steel rollers.

The police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Quebec's workplace safety board, the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), has opened an investigation with the help of Montreal police.

Two CNESST inspectors were on site to secure the scene and gather information to determine the circumstances that led to the accident.

Moreover, the safety board said witnesses were interviewed and investigators are looking into the methods used, the equipment, the supervision of workers, and their training and work.