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'Several critical safety failures' behind death at Oakridge development: WorkSafeBC

Yuridia Flores, 41, died when large form for concrete hit her while it was being lifted by a crane



WorkSafeBC found "several critical safety failures" led to the death of Yuridia Flores at the Oakridge Park development site in Vancouver in February 2024. Flores was killed when a concrete mould fell 26 storeys. The report cited inadequate safety protocols, lack of hazard identification, insufficient training and supervision by EllisDon, and the use of unapproved rigging.

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