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CBC
9 hours ago
- CBC
Food processing company pleads guilty to charge in death of Edmonton man
A commercial food processing company has pleaded guilty to a workplace safety charge after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died. The Crown has asked for 25 other charges to be withdrawn against Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. A judge has yet to rule on a sentence. The company was charged after 33-year-old Samir Subedi died in March 2023. Subedi had gone to check the temperature of the smokehouse and was trapped inside. He was found by a co-worker and later died due to heat exposure.
CTV News
10 hours ago
- CTV News
Food processing company pleads guilty to workplace safety charge in smokehouse death
Judges bench at the Edmonton Law Courts building, in Edmonton on June 28, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson A commercial food processing company has pleaded guilty to a workplace safety charge after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died. The Crown has asked for 25 other charges to be withdrawn against Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. A judge has yet to rule on a sentence. The company was charged after 33-year-old Samir Subedi died in March 2023. Subedi had gone to check the temperature of the smokehouse and was trapped inside. He was found by a co-worker and later died due to heat exposure. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 18, 2025. Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press
Global News
10 hours ago
- Global News
Company pleads guilty to workplace safety charge in Edmonton worker's smokehouse death
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook A commercial food processing company has pleaded guilty to a workplace safety charge after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died. The Crown has asked for 25 other charges to be withdrawn against Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. A judge has yet to rule on a sentence. The company was charged after 33-year-old Samir Subedi died in March 2023. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Subedi had gone to check the temperature of the smokehouse and was trapped inside. He was found by a co-worker and later died due to heat exposure. 2:12 Edmontonians mark Day of Mourning
Winnipeg Free Press
11 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Food processing company pleads guilty to workplace safety charge in smokehouse death
EDMONTON – A commercial food processing company has pleaded guilty to a workplace safety charge after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died. The Crown has asked for 25 other charges to be withdrawn against Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. A judge has yet to rule on a sentence. The company was charged after 33-year-old Samir Subedi died in March 2023. Subedi had gone to check the temperature of the smokehouse and was trapped inside. He was found by a co-worker and later died due to heat exposure. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 18, 2025.
