Man dead following industrial accident in Mississauga, Ministry of Labour investigating
Posted April 26, 2021 3:56 pm.
Last Updated April 26, 2021 5:11 pm.
Peel Regional Police say a man has died after he was struck by a front-end loader in Mississauga.
Officers were first notified of an accident in the Dixie Road and Shawson Drive area around 2:00 p.m. Monday.
An adult male was pronounced dead on scene.
Police say the incident happened at a private business that has since been closed off for the investigation.
The Ministry of Labour has been called in to investigate the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
On April 26, 2021, the Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development (MLTSD) was notified of a workplace incident that occurred in Mississauga,” they said in a statement regarding the fatality.
“It was reported that a worker was struck by a loader. We do not have any further information at this time. Two inspectors have been assigned to investigate.”
No other information has been provided at this time.
COLLISION:
– Dixie Rd & Shawson Dr #Mississauga
– Front end loader struck an adult male
– Adult male was pronounced deceased on scene
– No road closures
– Private business has been closed off due to investigation
– C/R at 1:57pm
– #PRP 21-0145833— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) April 26, 2021