REGINA — WH Wines & Spirits Ltd. pleaded guilty in Regina Provincial Court June 23 to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020.
The charges stemmed from a worksite incident that occurred on Sept. 18, 2023, in Regina. A worker was seriously injured when their upper body was pinned under a vehicle.
The company was charged with contravening clause 13-24(3)(b) of the regulations (being an employer, fail to ensure that no worker is required or permitted to work or be under a raised vehicle or trailer unless the vehicle or trailer is supported by a vehicle hoist that is designed to safely support the weight of the vehicle or trailer, or substantial stands or blocks and, if necessary, wheel chocks, resulting in a serious injury of a worker).
As a result, the court imposed a fine of $20,000 plus a victim fine surcharge of $8,000 for a total amount of $28,000. In addition, WH Wines & Spirits Ltd. also made a voluntary $10,000 donation to the Saskatchewan Safety Council.
The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety works with employers and workers to eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses through education, intervention and enforcement.
