Casino Dene in Cold Lake has been fined $70,000 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a worker was seriously injured. The incident occurred on Sept. 22, 2023, when a worker was struck and pinned by falling lockers, sustaining serious injuries.
Cold Lake First Nations Casino Corporation, as an organization, pleaded guilty on March 19 in the Cold Lake Court of Justice to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code for failing to eliminate or control a hazard identified by a hazard assessment. The Crown withdrew three other counts.
The company and the Crown have up to 30 days to appeal the conviction or penalties.
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