Worker dies in industrial accident at Atlas Tube in Harrow

Atlas Tube in Harrow, Ont., on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. (Bob Bellacicco/CTV News Windsor)

Essex County OPP say a worker has died after an industrial accident in Harrow.

OPP, along with Essex-Windsor EMS and Essex Fire crews, responded to Atlas Tube on Clark Street in Harrow for a report of an industrial accident around 4 a.m. Wednesday.

Police say an employee was loading steel onto a flat bed trailer and was crushed. The worker was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development has launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. Two MLTSD inspectors have been assigned.

CTV News received a statement from the company.

"On Wednesday, May 11, there was a fatal accident at Zekelman Industries’ Atlas facility in Harrow, Ontario involving one of our teammates. We are terribly saddened and shocked by this tragic incident and have conveyed our deepest condolences to the family," said the statement.

"Zekelman Industries has always prioritized the safety of our team members. We are fully cooperating with an ongoing Ministry of Labour investigation into this tragic matter and remain committed to the highest safety protocol standards for the protection of our teammates."

Police say the name will not be released at this time, pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.