Workplace Fatalities- Pembina

A man is dead after a workplace incident near Redwater, Alta. on Wednesday.

The man was working in a tower at the Pembina pipeline plant, using a breathing mask with supplied oxygen when he became distressed, an Occupational Health and Safety spokeswoman said.

A safety watch employee attempted CPR but was unable to revive the worker, who died on scene.

Occupational Health and Safety is investigating.