Two of the Canucks owners have been handed the highest single penalty in 2012 by WorkSafe BC. Francesco and Roberto Aquilini, as well as Elisa Aquilini, have been fined $ 125,000 for failing to maintain in safe operating condition the farm vehicle they used to transport farm workers. WorkSafe's Al Johnson says this is a repeat violation: … [Read more...]
Worksafe BC forwards sawmill report to Crown Counsel
November 29, 2012 by
A significant development today in the investigation into two fatal sawmill explosions in the interior earlier this year. Worksafe BC says it has finished its probes and is now referring both cases to crown counsel. The agency says the crown has the ability to charge individuals under the Worksafe BC act, which can lead to fines and even jail … [Read more...]
Worksafe BC warns of dust danger from more than one type of wood
August 16, 2012 by
It's not just dust from wood killed by the pine beetle that can spark explosions in sawmills. Worksafe BC says it can also be dust from green wood, trees cut down while still alive. The agency has received test results back from dust samples taken from several sawmills across BC, in its investigation of two deadly explosions this … [Read more...]
Worksafe releases report on deaths
May 31, 2012 by
Two companies could face fines after a construction worker was killed in 2010 in Vancouver's Coal Harbour neighbourhood. Worksafe BC has released its report into the death of 28-year-old Dan Martens. The Mission man was killed when he was hit by a concrete wall form while working at a 32-storey condo complex. The agency says it's considering … [Read more...]
Worksafe BC changes outrage both Labour and family of a young man killed on the job.
December 8, 2011 by
Labour leaders and the family of a young man killed on the job are outraged by Worksafe BC's decision to overhaul the rules designed to protect late night workers. If employers can't afford to hire a second worker or install a barrier, they can now comply with regulations if they, among other things - install video surveillance, a time lock … [Read more...]
Aquilini family appeals Worksafe penaties
September 30, 2011 by
Golden Eagle Blueberry Farm, owned by the Aquilini Family, is appealing 125-thousand dollars in fines from Worksafe BC. Aquilini spokesman John Negrin wouldn't discuss details, but acknowledges they've made improvements since Worksafe's investigations in the summer of 2010, "Since that incident, we've had to take a very serious look at increased … [Read more...]
