Workplace accident at Michelin plant in Waterville leaves 1 person dead

One person is dead after a workplace accident on Wednesday at the Michelin tire plant in Waterville, N.S.

In a statement, the Labour Department said a stop-work order has been issued for the equipment involved in the accident and will remain in place as the investigation continues.

The department said it cannot provide details of what happened because of the investigation.

In a statement to CBC News, Michelin North America president Andrew Mutch saidthe company is "extremely saddened that we have lost a member of our Michelin family."

"On behalf of the company, we offer our deepest sympathies to our colleague's family and friends, and to our Michelin Waterville employees,"Mutch said.

"The safety of our employees is our number one priority, and we are working to understand the circumstances around this event."