Worker dies at Skellerup's Christchurch factory

Christchurch, New Zealand - Skellerup Industries today confirmed that Alan Pitcaithly tragically died on Monday 24th September in an accident at the company's Woolston site in

Christchurch. In a stratement, Skellerup said, "Pitcaithly had worked for Skellerup for over 30 years and was a valued and well liked employee."

Managing Director, Donald Stewart, who flew to Christchurchon Monday evening said, “We are absolutely devastated that this accident has happened. It is a difficult time for everyone and our immediate focus is on caring for Alan's family and supporting our staff, particularly those that were assisting at the accident site”.

Stewart continued, “We are currently working with OSH as they investigate the accident; however it is still unclear exactly what the cause of the accident was.”

Local press reports said Pitcaithly was working in the compression moulding area when a piece of equipment fell on him.

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