Man killed in industrial accident at National Steel Car

A man has been killed in an industrial accident at rail car manufacturer National Steel Car in Hamilton.

Police responded to a workplace accident at the Kenilworth Ave. site around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. 

They say a man was struck by a large metal item he was working on.

The 51-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man was killed after an industrial accident yesterday here at National Steel Car on Kenilworth Ave. Cars are still seen entering the property but the plant is shut down today and tomorrow. The Ministry of Labour investigates work-related fatalities. @morninglive @CHCHNews pic.twitter.com/NIebRiuI8Y

— Jason Gaidola (@JGaidolaCHCH) September 3, 2020

Friends and colleagues have identified the man as crane operator Fraser Cowan of Hamilton.

Police have concluded their investigation, noting the incident was not criminal in nature.

The Ministry of Labour is investigating.

National Steel Car says it is shutting down the plant Thursday and Friday.