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Walmart Bakery Death: No Violations Found, Store Renovated

2/27/2026

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Nova Scotia investigators concluded the October 2024 death of Gursimran Kaur, a 19-year-old Walmart employee, who died in a bakery oven.
The inquiry found no safety violations or broader concerns about the oven.
A stop-work order for the bakery area was issued after the incident.
Halifax Regional Police found no foul play, and Walmart renovated the store and replaced the oven.

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Story summary

Nova Scotia investigators concluded the October 2024 death of Gursimran Kaur, a 19-year-old Walmart employee, who died in a bakery oven.
The inquiry found no safety violations or broader concerns about the oven.
A stop-work order for the bakery area was issued after the incident.
Halifax Regional Police found no foul play, and Walmart renovated the store and replaced the oven.