Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Part of a tower crane that was being taken apart tipped over and fell on a worker, who suffered fatal injuries.
Blog Post #1051 – Windsor Roofing Company Fined in Young Worker Fatality
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
On December 11, 2015, a young worker fell from the roof of a house that was being re-shingled. A lanyard was apparently detached from a safety line at the time. The young worker was hospitalized for over six months but did not regain consciousness and passed away.
Blog Post #1049 – Toronto Company Fined $60,000 for Ignoring Orders to Address Safety Violations
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
On August 30, 2016, a Ministry of Labour health and safety inspector attended the workplace of Rex Pak Limited for a follow-up visit in order to verify compliance with a previously issued machine guarding order.
Blog Post #1047 – Thomson Construction Fined $50,000 after Worker Suffers Critical Injuries
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker fell from the roof of a barn under construction to the ground, suffering critical injuries. Under Ontario’s health and safety laws the worker should have been protected from falling with a properly-used fall arrest system.