Convictions
Proper planning may have prevented Que worker from drowning
Inefficient worksite planning was to blame for the death of a driver whose vehicle plunged through ice, acco...
2/5/2010 | Full Story
QC company facing fines after forklift runs over worker
Poor management of vehicle and pedestrian traffic led to the death of a worker who was struck by a forklift,...
1/28/2010 | Full Story
Sask contractor fined for fall protection violations
A Saskatoon, Saskatchewan company has been fined $760 after a routine inspection found several non-complianc...
1/15/2010 | Full Story
Dead truck driver overworked, sleep-deprived, CSST finds
A truck driver who died after crashing into a parked vehicle likely hadn't slept in 24 hours, according to a...
1/6/2010 | Full Story
Gowlings environmental 20th anniversary
2010 marks a significant milestone for Gowlings as it enter its 20th year practicing environmental law. Thanks...
1/4/2010 | Full Story
No harness on QC supervisor who fell 20 stories to his death
Proper equipment, instructions, and supervision may have saved the life of a window washer who fell fro...
12/18/2009 | Full Story
Company fined $1 million for gas release, apologizes to Sarnia residents
A total penalty of $1 million has been handed to BP Canada Energy Company after a natural gas release led to reports of headaches, nausea, and sore throats from residents near its Sarnia facility.
11/30/2009 | Full Story
Nfld company fined $4,000 though no accident, injury
D.E.T. Enterprises Ltd. in Newfoundland and Labrador was fined a total of $4,000 after pleading guilty to two violations of the province's 1996 Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (C.N.L. Reg. ...
11/30/2009 | Full Story
Safety blitz nets Liquidation World an $18,000 fine
Ontario Ministry of Labour's safety blitzes are working.
11/30/2009 | Full Story
Two Ont companies fined $50,000 each after slabs fall, pin workers
Failure to ensure slabs were moved in a manner that would not endanger a worker has netted two Ontario companies $50,000 fines plus 25% victim surcharges.
11/30/2009 | Full Story
