Released on August 25, 2017
A Kelvington company pleaded guilty to occupational health and safety violations that resulted in the death of a worker.101186505 Saskatchewan Ltd. pleaded guilty to contravening subsection 157(4) and section 158 of the regulations (being an employer, did fail to ensure that a worker, the operator of a unit of powered mobile equipment use a seat-belt or other restraining device, resulting in the death of a worker).
The company was fined $50,000 plus a $20,000 surcharge in Swift Current Provincial Court on August 22, 2017. One additional charge was stayed in court.
A worker suffered fatal injuries when the packer he was operating rolled over him at a worksite near Mankota.
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety works with employers and employees to ensure workplaces are safe and healthy. WorkSafe Saskatchewan is a partnership with the Workers’ Compensation Board with a goal of Mission: Zero. Zero injuries, zero fatalities, zero suffering. Workplace injuries, illness and fatalities are preventable. Working together, we can ensure everyone gets home safe and sound every day.
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For more information, contact:
Jennifer Veri
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1331
Email: jennifer.veri@gov.sk.ca