22-year-old worker tragically k*lled in workplace incident involving a tire at Kanata auto shop 😨💔🕊️ A worker in his early 20s has died after a tire ruptured inside a mechanical bay at a Kanata auto shop over the weekend, according to Ottawa police. First responders were called to a business on Edgewater Street at approximately 1:40 p.m. on Saturday after reports of a serious workplace incident. Paramedics say the employee suffered life threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead. Ottawa police say the incident is not believed to be suspicious. A spokesperson for Ontario’s Ministry of Labour confirmed they were notified of the workplace fatality at Kanata Wheels and are now investigating the incident, with Ottawa police assisting in the investigation. People in the automotive industry have been discussing how dangerous tire inflation related failures can be. Some unconfirmed online discussion from individuals cla...