Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
The companies building the Highway 407 East extension have pleaded guilty and have been given a fine of $50,000 after equipment being used by a worker made contact with energized power lines.
Blog Post #787 – Power Utility in Sarnia-Lambton Fined $120,000 in Electrocution Death of Worker
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation, the utility providing electricity distribution and related services in the Sarnia-Lambton area, has been fined $120,000 in the 2012 death of a worker who was performing repair work following the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Blog Post #784 – New System for Penalties in Nova Scotia
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour and Advanced Education has released a discussion paper outlining a proposed system for administrative penalties in the province.
Blog Post #772 – TSP Canada Towers Inc. Fined $80,000
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
TSP Canada Towers Inc., a manufacturer of wind towers in Thorold, has pleaded guilty and has been fined $80,000 after a worker was crushed by components being moved along a line.