Two young workers injured at Meaford job site near Highway 26, OPP say
An 18-year-old and a 16-year-old were hurt at a job site near Highway 26 in Meaford on Nov. 11. The 16-year-old was taken to a trauma centre.
By David Ellis · Published · 1 min read
Two young workers were injured at a job site in the Municipality of Meaford on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Grey Bruce OPP say.
Police received a report shortly after 9 a.m. that two employees had been hurt at a job site near Highway 26, between 6th Concession Road North and Grey Road 11, the detachment said in a release Friday. Officers and paramedics went to the scene.
An 18-year-old was taken to a local hospital for treatment. A 16-year-old was taken to a trauma centre with serious injuries, police said.
The OPP release did not say how the two were hurt or name the employer.
Police reminded employers, supervisors and workers that workplace safety is a shared responsibility, and that proper training, clear communication, following safety procedures and complying with occupational health and safety law are key to preventing injuries.
Media contact for the release is Provincial Constable Jacob Weedon at OPP.Grey.Bruce.Media@opp.ca.
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