NIPAWIN — Kevin's Custom Ag Ltd. pleaded guilty in Nipawin Provincial Court on Sept. 25 to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020.
The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on Feb. 23, 2023, in Nipawin. A worker was fatally injured as a result of carbon monoxide exposure while using a sandblaster.
The company was charged with contravening clause 24-8 (2) (b) of the regulations (being an employer failing to provide and maintain approved blasting hoods supplied with air that is clean and at a reasonable temperature for workers engaged in abrasive blasting, resulting in the death of a worker).
As a result, the Court imposed a fine of $60,000 and a surcharge of $24,000, for a total of $84,000.
The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety works with employers and workers to eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses through education, intervention and enforcement.
