Ministry of Labour investigating the incident
One worker was found dead inside a grocery store in Ontario on Tuesday.
The worker was found dead in a walk-in freezer in Cambridge, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) said in an email to Canadian Occupational Safety (COS).
The ministry was notified of the event on Oct. 15.
The ministry named Zehrs Cambridge Center as the employer.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the worker during this difficult time. An MLITSD inspector has been assigned to investigate,” said the ministry.
“As the investigation is ongoing, we cannot provide further details at this time.”
Waterloo Regional Police attended the scene near the intersection of Conestoga Boulevard and Dunbar Road, on Tuesday morning, according to a CTV News report.
Police said the death did not appear to be suspicious, according to the report.
On that day, the establishment had a sign posted on the door of the building that said: “Due to unforeseen circumstances the store will not be open today. Sorry for any inconvenience,” according to the report.
