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bucket as the other tractor continued working nearby. The sloped terrain they were driving on was muddy, wet, and uneven, increasing
the risk of rollover. The workers were not using the tractors’ seat belts, nor were they wearing high-visibility clothing as required when
working around mobile equipment. These were high-risk violations committed knowingly or with reckless disregard, and the lack of
high-vis clothing was a repeated violation.
Tripple Creek Investments Ltd. / The Burner Bar and Grille/Burner’s Beer Wine & Spirits | $1,000 | Malakwa |
April 8, 2015
This firm, which operates a restaurant and lounge, was penalized for continued non-compliance with a number of orders. Violations
included failing to maintain a record of occupational health and safety meetings, failing to provide a basic first aid kit, and failing to
maintain an acceptable form for documenting workplace injuries. The firm also violated the Workers Compensation Act by failing to
ensure the health and safety of its own and other workers at its premises, and by failing to provide workers with adequate information,
instruction, training, and supervision.
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