Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker, employed by National Steel Car Limited was fatally injured after being struck by a lift-assist device that fell from an overhead crane. National Steel Car Limited failed, as an employer, to ensure that the hoisting controls for the overhead crane were located so they could be operated at a safe distance from a load being lifted. The plant was in Hamilton, Ontario.
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker was injured after being struck by a truck frame that was being moved by a crane. A warning audible alarm was sounded but automatically shut off. An investigation determined that the alarm should be re-set manually by an operator.
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
An Ontario company that manufactures precast concrete products for the construction industry was fined $75,000 on October 25, 2018 over an injury.
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Martinrea International Inc., carrying on business as Hydroform Solutions, pleaded guilty and has been fined $75,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when machinery fell while being lifted with an overhead crane.