Worker was hurt while assisting in the removal of ice damming and the relocation of rig mats
The Kikino Metis Settlement in Alberta has been fined $8,500 after a worker was seriously injured in the workplace.
The incident happened on March 10, 2020 in Kikino. A worker was assisting in the removal of ice damming and the relocation of rig mats. When a rig mat was pushed towards the worker, it struck the worker and caused serious injuries.
“Kikino Metis Settlement pled guilty to contravention of Section 7(1) of the OHS Code for failure to assess a work site and identify existing and potential hazards before work began,” according to the Alberta government.
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The fine in favour of the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association will be used to conduct a gap analysis of Kikino’s health and safety management system and create an action plan for improvement.
The employer was also placed on 18 months of Enhanced Regulatory Supervision.
All other charges were withdrawn.
