Worker dies at log sorting facility on Vancouver Island

A worker has died at a log-sorting facility on Vancouver Island, according to the United Steelworkers Union and Western Forest Products.

The United Steelworkers Union Local 1-1937 says a fatal incident took place at the Nesook Bay dryland sorting facility west of Gold River Friday morning.

“Our union’s thoughts are with the family, friends and co-workers of the deceased member at this time, whom we offer our deepest condolences,” the union said in a written statement.

The union said it is not releasing the name of the worker out of respect for the family’s privacy.

Western Forest Products confirmed the incident, adding that the victim worked for a contractor operating out of the facility.

The company said it ceased all harvesting operations at the time of the incident for the safety and security of its employees and contractors.

The B.C. Coroners Service and WorkSafeBC say they’re investigating the incident.