The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following an industrial accident near Vernon on June 15, 2013.

He was Bradley Michael Thomas Haslam, aged 18, of Lumby.

Mr. Haslam was working an overnight shift at the Tolko Industries planer mill in Lavington when he was found by co-workers severely injured in the early morning hours of June 15. Mr. Haslam was rushed by ambulance to Vernon Jubilee Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival there.

The BC Coroners Service and WorkSafe BC continue to investigate this death.

The family of Mr. Haslam has been notified of his death. On behalf of the family, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

For further information, please contact:

Larry Marzinzik
Regional Coroner, Interior Region
BC Coroners Service
250 861-7429