小蓝视频

Skip to content

Workplace accident in SE Sask results in $2,800 fine for employer

A company pleaded guilty to a charge in Estevan Provincial Court and was assessed a $2,800 fine.
Estevan Court House exterior
The Estevan Court House.

ESTEVAN - Robert W. Jones pleaded guilty on Dec. 11 in Estevan Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020.

The company was fined for contravening subsection 11-13 (3) of the regulations: 小蓝视频 an operator of a unit of powered mobile equipment, move or cause to be moved any part of the equipment when a worker may be endangered by that movement, resulting in the serious injury of a worker. As a result, the court imposed a fine of $2,000 with a surcharge of $800, for a total amount of $2,800.

One other charge was withdrawn.

The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on Jan. 21, 2022, near Griffin, when a worker suffered serious injuries when pinched between a water truck and a payloader.

push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks