Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Paper and wood fibre producer Domtar Inc., pleaded guilty and was fined $50,000 in court after a worker suffered a permanent injury caused by a machine.
Blog Post #979 – Sunny Roofing Fined $40,000 for Obstruction of Labour Inspector, Safety Violations
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Sunny Roofing Inc., a roofing company based in the Greater Toronto Area, was fined a total of $40,000 in court for health and safety violations that included obstruction of a Ministry of Labour inspector during an investigation and failing to ensure its workers had mandatory fall protection and safety equipment. Obstructing an inspector in the performance of the inspector’s duties is an offence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Blog Post #952 – Employer Fined $115,000 After Worker Suffers Crushing Injury
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A company providing sales and service of tractors and other equipment used in the construction industry pleaded guilty and has been fined $115,000 after a worker suffered injuries from a falling piece of equipment.
Blog Post #942 – Auto Parts Manufacturer Fined $80,000 After Worker Injury in Guelph
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Auto parts manufacturer Linergy Manufacturing Inc., carrying on business as LPP Manufacturing, pleaded guilty and has been fined $80,000 after a worker was injured while handling machinery that was still connected to power.