Structure tipped over, striking worker in head
A Regina company pleaded guilty to one count under Saskatchewan’s Occupational Health and Safety regulations on Nov. 27. Associated Mining Construction was fined $71,429 plus a surcharge of $28,571. Two other charges were withdrawn.
The company pleaded guilty to contravening clause 134(1)(b) of the regulations (being an employer, fail to ensure that workers are informed of any risk associated with, and trained in the safe use of a machine, resulting in the serious injury to a worker).
The charge resulted from an incident that took place near Esterhazy, Sask. on July 28, 2016. A worker sustained serious head injuries after a structure tipped over, striking the worker in the head.
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
