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Worker dies at Gold River log sort, investigation underway

A worker at a log sort near Gold River died on the job Friday morning.

United Steelworkers Union Local 1-1937 issued a notification Friday evening about the worker’s death. It happened at the Nesook [neh-suhk] dry-land log sort, west of Gold River.

RCMP, Worksafe BC, the employer and union representatives attended the site and the investigation is ongoing.

The union offers its deepest condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of the deceased worker. Out of respect for the family, no other information will be shared until after the weekend.

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