NOVA Chemicals Statement - Industrial accident at the PE 1 expansion project construction site results in contractor fatality
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NOVA Chemicals Corporation, 1000 Seventh Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T2P 5L5
www.novachemicals.com | 403.750.3600 tel | 403.269.7410 fax
Calgary, Alberta (April 27, 2016) - Statement from Bill Greene, senior vice
president:
"At approximately 9:00 a.m. MDT on Wednesday, April 27, there was an industrial
accident at our NOVA Chemicals PE1 Expansion Project construction site at our
Joffre Site manufacturing facilities. While working on a stationary crane at the
construction site, a contractor came in contact with equipment resulting in
severe trauma. NOVA Chemicals Joffre Site emergency personnel responded to the
incident and rescued the worker from the crane. Paramedics transported the
worker to the Red Deer Regional Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Occupational Health and Safety and the Blackfalds RCMP responded to the
incident.
Work was suspended at the PE1 construction site and the site was secured and
investigation has begun. No other injuries or operational impacts have been
reported in relation to this incident. We are collaborating fully with the
regulatory authorities as they carry out their investigation.
This is an extremely sad day at NOVA Chemicals. Our belief is that every
employee and contractor must go home safely - today that didn't happen. Our
thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of the worker.
As we recognize that during a difficult time like this, distractions can easily
happen, we want to encourage employees to remain vigilant and look out for one
another.
Our first priority is always the safety of our employees, contractors and the
community."
About NOVA Chemicals Corporation
NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals, plastic resins and end-
products that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work
to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our
commitment to sustainability and Responsible Care. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered
in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a wholly owned subsidiary of International
Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates.
Visit NOVA Chemicals on the Internet at www.novachemicals.com.
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