Toronto-based Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund confirmed that a contractor was killed on June 8 while performing services on the roof of the company’s Fort McMurray, Alta., facility. The company said it was an isolated incident with no danger to the public, but the plant was shut down. According to its website, the Fort McMurray plant produces ammonium sulfate.
“We are working closely with the authorities to support all investigations into this incident,” Chemtrade said in a statement. “Our plant has been safely shut down and our immediate focus is supporting our on-site personnel and all those affected by this tragedy.” The company extended its “deepest sympathy” to the individual’s family, friends, and colleagues. The name of the individual was not released.