Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
An in-running nip hazard on machinery was unguarded resulting in a critical injury to a worker. The employee worked for ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P., of Hamilton, Ontario.
Blog Post #1490 – Waste Management Company Fined $50,000 After Worker Injury
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker, employed by Canadian Waste Management Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario, was injured after reaching into the hopper of a waste collection truck while its machinery was engaged. The company failed, as an employer, to ensure the truck was equipped with, and guarded by, a guard or other device to prevent access to its moving parts.
Blog Post #1476 – Food Manufacturer Fined $100,000 After Worker Injured by Unguarded Machinery
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker, employed by Handi Foods Ltd., was severely injured by unguarded equipment. Handi Foods Ltd. failed, as an employer, to ensure machinery was guarded to prevent access to its pinch point, as required.
Blog Post #1475 – Saskatchewan Company Fined $350,000
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine (July 2021)
BLS Ashphalt in Regina was fined $350,000 in Weyburn Provincial Court on June 22, 2021 after being found guilty of two counts under OH&S regulations.