A construction worker died at Sweden's Northvolt factory in Skellefteå on Thursday and a second, hovering between life and death after another accident last month, has just succumbed to his injuries. Injuries, experienced The newspaper.
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“Yesterday two people were injured in an industrial accident at the Northvolt Ett construction site in Sweden. One of them died from his injuries,” Paolo Cerruti, co-founder of Northvolt and CEO of Northvolt North America, told the Journal.
“At the same time, we found out that our colleague, who was injured in an accident in November, died in hospital. He was an ambitious colleague, always positive and highly valued. His loss is incredibly painful for all of us. The authorities’ investigation, in which we are fully cooperating, is progressing,” he continued.
Paolo Cerruti, who wants to build a mega-factory in Quebec, is shocked by the fatal accidents in Sweden. Photo Martin Jolicoeur
Two fatal accidents
At the beginning of December, Le Journal reported that a month ago a person was seriously injured in an explosion at the Northvolt megafactory in Skellefteå, Sweden. The latter is currently extinct.
In the midst of the crisis, Northvolt says it is offering the necessary support to family members and colleagues affected by the events.
“The situation is worrying and devastating. All Northvolt employees are mourning today. “The members of the Northvolt North America team express their condolences to our colleagues in Sweden and their sincerest condolences to the families,” shares Paolo Cerruti.
On Friday, FTQ-Construction responded to the tragic events that shook the small community of Skellefteå.
“Once again, local construction workers are dying. This is unacceptable here as elsewhere,” complained General Director Éric Boisjoly.
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