A worker killed at Domtar on June 29 worked at the plant for 37 years, the union representing workers at the Kamloops pulp mill said Wednesday.

Unifor issued a statement on the death of Jim G. Macleod, who died in an incident involving a crane at the mill.

鈥淣obody should lose their life while trying to earn a living,鈥� said Unifor national president Jerry Dias. 鈥淥n behalf of all Unifor members I want to extend our deepest sympathy to Jim鈥檚 family, loved ones and work colleagues.鈥�

Domtar reported two employees were injured in the accident, one of them fatally. It is co-operating with a WorkSafeBC investigation. The union said the injured worker is Ross Thompson, 鈥渨ho was injured in the crane incident and is now healing at home.鈥�

The union said Macleod, 57, was an active union member through committees and as a delegate.

鈥淢acleod was a dedicated leader who faithfully represented his fellow members in the best possible manner,鈥� the union said.

On Tuesday, the union held a flag-lowering ceremony with Macleod鈥檚 family, staff, retirees and Domtar officials.

Unifor鈥檚 western regional director, Joie Warnock, said it will support the investigation, including how to prevent similar workplace accidents.