A tragic construction workplace accident occurred early Monday afternoon on Florimond-Gauthier Street in Terrebonne, Québec.
A 21-year-old man working on road resurfacing and the rehabilitation of water and sewer lines was fatally struck by the bucket of an excavator.
Initial reports indicate that the incident happened shortly before 1 p.m., when the two-ton bucket unexpectedly detached from the machinery and struck the young worker while he was on site with colleagues. Despite being rushed to hospital, he was pronounced dead later that day.
A joint investigation is now underway, led by the Terrebonne Police, with support from Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines and Bois-des-Filion officers, in collaboration with CNESST (the Commission for Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work). Authorities aim to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident, including the cause of the bucket’s detachment and the safety measures that were—or were not—in place.
Coworkers who witnessed the event will also be interviewed as part of the investigation.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the vital importance of strict workplace safety standards, particularly in high-risk sectors like construction. The CNESST’s final report will shed light on any safety breaches or supervisory gaps and may include recommendations to help prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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