Problem
Case:
Convicted is: Precision Trenching Inc.
Date of conviction: February 16, 2022
Location of offence: Edmonton
Date of offence: October 30, 2018
Type: Fatality
Description: A worker was inside a trench greater than 3 metres (m) deep by 6 m wide to level it out when the south bank gave way, covering the worker to their neck. Other workers in the area, with the use of an excavator, removed the worker from the trench and initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The worker was transported to hospital in serious condition, later succumbing to their injuries.
Conviction: Precision Trenching Inc. pled guilty to contravention of Section 3(1)(a)(i) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, failure to ensure their worker's safety by failing to ensure that the walls of an excavation were sufficiently or adequately cut back. They were fined $275,000 inclusive of the 20% Victim Fine Surcharge. All other charges were withdrawn.
For this case you have to summarize:
i. its facts,
ii. the health and safety issue involved
iii. identify the OHSA provision(s) violated, and
iv. the fine or sentence levied.
Answer the below questions:
i. Working together identify the common themes or comparisons among the cases chosen.
ii. Why do you believe these common themes exist?