Sofina Foods charged after worker dies in smokehouse accident
- In March 2023, a worker at Sofina Foods in Edmonton was trapped in a smokehouse and died from heat exposure.
- The company is facing 26 charges under Alberta health and safety laws.
- Sofina Foods expressed condolences for the loss and is cooperating with the investigation.
In March 2023, a tragic incident occurred at an Edmonton facility of Sofina Foods Inc., a company specializing in food processing. A worker was found dead after becoming trapped inside a smokehouse, which is used for meat processing and preservation. The incident unfolded when the facility supervisor went to check the temperature of the smokehouse, resulting in the worker being trapped and ultimately dying from heat exposure. Following this event, Alberta's provincial authorities have charged the company with 26 offenses related to health and safety violations. Allegations include the failure to maintain the smokehouse properly, posing significant risks to staff members. Sofina Foods expressed its sorrow over the incident, describing it as a deeply saddening accident and highlighted the profound impact it had on the employee's family, the team, and the community. While the company has indicated full cooperation with the ongoing investigation, they are unable to comment further due to the legal proceedings.