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Two companies fined in connection to workplace accident

By Vanese M. Ferguson Nov 4, 2024 | 5:21 PM

The Government of Saskatchewan says Strathcona Resources Ltd. recently pleaded guilty in Kindersley Provincial Court to one violation of The Saskatchewan Employment Act. Related to the same incident, Steel View Energy & Industrial Services Ltd. also pleaded guilty to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

The charges for both companies stemmed from a single incident that occurred on December 5, 2022, near Major, Saskatchewan when a worker was seriously injured when they were struck by an ejection clamp.

Strathcona Resources Ltd. was fined $60,714.29 with a surcharge of $24,285.71 for a total amount of $85,000. One other charge was withdrawn. Steel View Energy & Industrial Services Ltd. was fined $39,285.71 with a surcharge of $15,714.29, for a total amount of $55,000.