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By Erika Rolling
OHS

Company sentenced to pay $350k for 2022 worker fatality in Peace River

Nov 7, 2024 | 12:02 PM

West Coast Scaffolding Inc. has been penalized under the Occupation Health and Safety Act for a workplace incident back in the spring of 2022 at a pulp mill near Peace River.

The incident took place on June 11, 2022, where a worker was dismantling scaffolding and fell from a height, suffering fatal injuries.

The company, West Coast Scaffolding Inc., plead guilty to one count under the OHS Act for failing to ensure the health and safety of a worker.

The company was sentenced on November 4, in St. Albert. The Crown withdrew eight other charges under OHS legislation.

West Coast Scaffolding Inc. has also been ordered to pay $350,000 to Athabasca County for the Caslan Volunteer Fire Department for training and purchasing new rescue equipment, under a creative sentence.

Both the company and the Crown have up to 30 days to appeal the conviction or penalties.

by Erika Rolling