Police are investigating the death of a 51-year-old man who was crushed in an accident at Carib Brewery, Champs Fleurs, yesterday. Police said the mishap occurred shortly after 7 am as the victim, Calvin Dennis, a loader with a third party contractor delivering goods to the brewery, was directing his driver, who was reversing a container truck into a loading bay.
Dennis, of Mt Lambert, was already pinned between a trailer and a concrete wall at the edge of the bay by the time staff at the brewery noticed and alerted the driver. Emergency Health Services (EHS) personnel were contacted and Dennis was taken to the nearby Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt Hope. Dennis, who reportedly suffered several broken bones and severe internal injuries, was pronounced dead on arrival.
In a press release issued yesterday, Carib’s managing director Gabriel Faria sent condolences to Dennis’ family as he described the incident as a tragedy. “The company regrets that such a tragic incident has taken place and reiterates its commitment to proper health and safety practices. The organisation sees safety as a top priority and continues to review its policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all,” the release said.
The release also noted that a thorough internal investigation would be conducted, in addition to simultaneous probes by the police and the Occupational Safety and Health Authority. Inspector Wellington of the St Joseph Police Station is leading the investigation.