A person has died following a workplace incident at Ballance Agri-Nutrients’ Mount Maunganui site.
Chief executive Mark Wynne said in a statement that a “work-related incident” around noon at the fertiliser company’s Mount Operations site on Hewletts Rd had resulted in a fatality.
“With deep sadness, we can confirm that this incident has resulted in a fatality. Our hearts go out to our team member’s whānau, friends and colleagues.”
Wynne said Ballance was working closely with WorkSafe and the police.
“Police are on-site as they review the incident and we hope to know more soon.”