19-Year-Old Walmart Employee Found Dead Inside Walk-In Bakery Oven in Canada

On Saturday, a tragic incident occurred at a Walmart store in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, where a 19-year-old female employee was found dead inside the store’s walk-in bakery oven. The Halifax Regional Police responded to the scene after receiving a call reporting the death, leading to the immediate evacuation of the store.

The investigation into the cause and manner of the woman’s death is ongoing, with police working closely with Occupational Health and Safety and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service. The complexity of the investigation means it may take a significant amount of time to determine the details surrounding her death.

The Walmart store where the incident occurred has been closed until further notice to facilitate the investigation and to allow employees to process the situation. Walmart Canada has expressed deep sadness over the employee’s death and is providing support to its associates, including on-site grief counseling and access to virtual care.

Amanda Moss, a spokesperson for Walmart Canada, stated, “We are heartbroken and our deepest thoughts are with our associate and their family. Our focus remains on taking care of our associates and making sure they have the support they need.”.

The Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration has issued a stop-work order for the bakery and a specific piece of equipment at the Walmart store as part of the investigation.

The deceased woman was identified as a member of the Sikh community who had recently moved to Canada with her mother. The Maritime Sikh Society has expressed deep sorrow over the incident and is awaiting the results of the police investigation.