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Workplace Accident in Pelham Injures One

20 year old worker rushed to out of town trauma centre with possible life threatening injuries

The Ministry of Labour has been called to investigate a workplace accident in Pelham.

Niagara Regional Police confirm the incident happened just before 1:30 this (Thursday)  afternoon at a construction site near the intersection of Port Robinson and Rice Roads.  

NRP say a 20 year old employee of a construction company was up on a ladder when he suddenly fell to the ground.  

It's believed a tool being used by the employee may have come in contact with an electrical wire. 

The employee has been rushed to an out-of-town trauma centre with possible life threatening injuries.  
 

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