One person has died following a workplace incident at the site of a wind energy project under development near Sussex.
First responders were called to the site of the Neweg Wind Energy Project in the Springdale area around 11 a.m. Thursday.
A spokesperson for Natural Forces said the individual who died was working as a subcontractor on the project, adding that all work was stopped on the site immediately.
“The police and [WorkSafeNB] were on site following the incident and have concluded their investigation,” said the spokesperson.
“However, where a vehicle [is] involved, the incident falls under Transport Canada’s jurisdiction therefore they are leading their own investigation.”
The spokesperson added that no further details will be made available until their investigation is complete.
RCMP Sgt. Kevin Gloade confirmed to our newsroom that officers responded to the scene.
Gloade said there was nothing criminal involved and referred any further questions to WorkSafeNB.
A spokesperson with WorkSafeNB would only say they are investigating a workplace fatality in the Sussex area.
“As this is an active investigation, we cannot share any details at this time,” said the spokesperson.
They added that the investigation will allow them to better understand the cause of the incident and how to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Neweg Energy Project is a six-turbine wind project currently under construction owned by the Neweg Energy Limited Partnership, a partnership between Mi’kmaq United Investment Network and Natural Forces.
