OHS Alberta said in statement on Wednesday all other charges were withdrawn and that the fine will be directed towards delivering practical safety education for site workers
A heavy equipment company in northern Alberta has been fined $155,000 after a worker sustained serious injuries from being struck by a moving loader.
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The company — Finning International Inc. — pleaded guilty on Oct. 16 to one count of failing to ensure equipment was operated based on the manufacturer’s specifications under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code.
The incident occurred nearly three years ago, on Dec. 14, 2023, at an equipment yard near Mildred Lake, 40 kilometres north of Fort McMurray.
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The company was subsequently issued a ‘creative sentence’ at Fort McMurray Court of Justice that ordered a $155,000 fine payable to the Alberta Motor Transport Association that the OHS says will help “develop and deliver practical safety education for worksite parties who work on or attend third-party sites.”
OHS Alberta said in statement on Wednesday all other charges were withdrawn and that the fine will be directed towards delivering practical safety education for site workers
The company and the Crown have up to 30 days to appeal the penalty.
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