Women migrant workers in Nova Scotia’s agriculture and seafood processing industries face significant workplace safety hazards, including injuries from repetitive tasks, exposure to extreme weather conditions and inadequate access to… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Mississauga, Ont., poultry processor fined $50,000 after worker injured by falling pallet
A Mississauga poultry processing facility has been fined $50,000 after a worker was injured when a pallet fell from an improperly secured racking system during routine material handling operations. AM… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Farm equipment dealer in Red Deer, Alta., fined $108,000 for worker safety violation
A Red Deer-area farm equipment dealership has been ordered to pay $108,000 after pleading guilty to a workplace safety charge related to a serious injury incident. George’s Farm Centre pleaded… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Highline Produce fined $115,000 after mushroom worker critically injured in Kingsville, Ont.
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA Leamington-based mushroom producer has been fined $115,000 after a worker was critically injured at its Kingsville facility, Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development said. The incident… …



