Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
On September 5, 2020, a ministry inspector arrived at a roofing project for a two storey multi-unit residence in the City of Quinte West. The employer was on site, along with two workers.
Blog Post #1534 – Workplace Fatality Results in $280,000 Fine for Toronto Waste Management Company
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker was fatally struck by a dump truck at a landfill site. Waste Management of Canada Corporation failed, as an employer, to protect a worker by ensuring the safety measures and procedures required for a signaler were carried out, as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Blog Post #1533 – Workplace Fatality Results in $150,000 Fine for Stouffville-based Company
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker, employed by Stouffville Glass, Inc., was fatally injured while hoisting an exterior building panel into place. The employer failed to comply with section 179 of Regulation 213/91, contrary to section 25(1)(c) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Blog Post #1531 – Stratford Truck and Trailer Repair Company Fined $55,000 After Workplace Injury
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker suffered an injury when a piece of wire was ejected from a grinder wire wheel. Humphrey Fleet Service Inc. failed to ensure that the worker was wearing eye protection appropriate in the circumstances, contrary to regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.