Worker became entangled in a roller that formed part of a conveyor’s drive system
Alberta employer McLeod Valley Sand and Gravel has been penalized $150,000 after one of its workers sustained serious injuries in the workplace.
The incident occurred on a construction site near Entwistle on June 29, 2023.
The worker became entangled in a roller that formed part of a conveyor’s drive system and suffered serious injuries.
On Oct. 20, under a creative sentence, the court ordered McLeod Valley Sand and Gravel to pay $150,000 to the Alberta Sand and Gravel Association to develop three interactive online safety training modules.
On Aug. 25, in the Evansburg Court of Justice, McLeod Valley Sand and Gravel pleaded guilty to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act for failing to ensure the health and safety of a worker. The Crown withdrew 14 other counts. The Crown also withdrew all 17 counts against JRF Oilfield Services Ltd. related to the same incident.
Both the company and the Crown have up to 30 days to appeal the conviction or penalties.
“Alberta’s OHS laws set basic health and safety rules for workplaces across the province,” said the Alberta government. “They provide guidance for employers to help them ensure their workplaces are as healthy and safe as possible while providing rights and protections for workers. Charges under OHS laws may be laid when failing to follow the rules results in a fatality or serious injury.”
