RCMP and WorkSafe BC are investigating a workplace incident that claimed the life of a 24-year-old man at West Fraser's WestPine MDF plant in Quesnel. 

An employee from a contracted agency was fatally injured Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, while conducting maintenance work on a piece of equipment, said West Fraser director of communication Joyce Wagenaar in an emailed response to Black Press Media. 

"We have no further details about the incident at this time and are cooperating fully with WorkSafe as they begin their investigation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased, and our team at Westpine." 

RCMP said they responded along with B.C. Emergency Health Services and the Fire Department, to report of the incident at 10:18 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17. 

BC Emergency Health Services listed the incident as a confined space. 

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