Spiritwood Stockyards (1984) Ltd. has been fined $325,000 after pleading guilty to two violations of Saskatchewan’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020.…
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Fatal incident at Nutrien potash mine in Saskatchewan leaves Steelworkers mourning
A tragic incident at the Nutrien potash mine in Rocanville, Saskatchewan, resulted in the death of a worker, according to an announcement…
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Workplace injury pay in Ontario now applies to foreign workers – even if they return home
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s new measures to help foreign agricultural workers recover from an on-the-job-injury is a good move, but…
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Carbon monoxide tops list of biggest safety risks in British Columbia: Technical Safety BC
Technical Safety BC has released its 2023 State of Safety and Annual Report, pinpointing the top safety risks in British Columbia. The…
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By Trish Greenhalgh, University of Oxford; C Raina MacIntyre, UNSW Sydney, and David Fisman, University of Toronto When a Texan farm worker…
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Richvale York Block fined $50,000 after worker injured in fall from raised platform in London, Ont.
Richvale York Block Inc., a manufacturer of concrete blocks for the construction industry, has been fined $50,000 following a workplace injury at…
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Manitoba mine rescue competition showcases dedication to safety and preparedness
The Manitoba Provincial Mine Rescue Competition held on May 26-27, 2023, in Thompson, was a testament to the dedication and preparedness of…
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Oakville Toyota fined $60,000 after worker’s hair caught in vehicle’s drive shaft during servicing
Oakville Toyota has been fined $60,000 following a workplace injury that occurred in February 2022. The penalty was imposed after the company…
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Buckhorn Sand & Gravel fined $200,000 for workplace fatality, injury at limestone quarry
Buckhorn Sand & Gravel Inc., a company based in Trent Lakes, Ont., has been fined $200,000 following a workplace incident that resulted…
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Construction company, director fined $117,500 for fatal workplace accident in Aylmer, Ont.
VanHeughten Contractors Inc. and its director, Kyle VanHeughten, have been fined a total of $117,500 following the death of a worker who…