News - Ministry of Labour

1. Saltillo Imports Inc. Fined $50,000 After Worker Injured

   Toronto, Ont. - Saltillo Imports Inc., a Toronto dealer of granite, marble and ceramic tile flooring, was fined $50,000 on November 18, 2009, for a violation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a worker was injured.

   November 20, 2009 11:20 AM | Ministry of Labour
2. Toromont Industries Ltd. Fined $75,000 After Worker Critically Injured

   London, Ont. - Toromont Industries Ltd., carrying on business as Toromont CAT, a heavy equipment dealer, was fined $75,000 on November 16, 2009, for a violation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a worker was critically injured.

   November 19, 2009 3:30 PM | Ministry of Labour
3. Protections For Temporary Help Agency Employees Go Into Effect

   New legislation comes into force today that will ensure temporary help agency employees are treated fairly and have a better chance to move to sustainable employment.

   November 6, 2009 10:00 AM | Ministry of Labour
4. Firefighters To Receive Fire-Related Illness Coverage

   Ontario is making it easier for the province's volunteer and part-time firefighters and fire investigators, who suffer fire-related illnesses, to qualify for benefits under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.

   November 5, 2009 11:50 AM | Ministry of Labour
5. Landscaping Company Fined $4,763.99 Total for Ignoring Orders To Pay

   Hamilton, Ont. - Greenrock Outdoor Landscaping & Contractors Inc. of Flamborough was fined a total of $4,763.99 on October 28, 2009, for violating the Employment Standards Act (ESA) by failing to comply with two Orders to Pay wages owed to employees.

   October 30, 2009 4:30 PM | Ministry of Labour
6. Sousa Ready Mix Fined $80,000 After Worker Injured

   Kingston, Ont. - Sousa Ready Mix (1011786 Ontario Inc.) of Glenburnie was fined $80,000 on October 22, 2009, for a violation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a worker was injured.

   October 27, 2009 4:55 PM | Ministry of Labour
7. Kingdom Construction Limited Fined $105,000 After Worker Killed

   Burlington, Ont. - Kingdom Construction Limited was fined $105,000 on October 19, 2009, for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a worker was killed.

   October 26, 2009 4:00 PM | Ministry of Labour
8. Dashwood Industries Limited Fined $65,000 After Worker Injured

   Goderich, Ont. - Dashwood Industries Limited, a window and door manufacturer, was fined $65,000 on October 19, 2009, for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a worker was injured.

   October 23, 2009 3:50 PM | Ministry of Labour
9. Kraus Inc. Fined $60,000 After Worker Injured

   Kitchener, Ont. - Kraus Inc., a Waterloo carpet manufacturer, was fined $60,000 on October 19, 2009, for a violation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), after a worker was injured.

   October 21, 2009 4:35 PM | Ministry of Labour
10. Ontario Helping Live-In Caregivers

    Ontario is taking action to provide added protection to some of the province's most vulnerable employees.

    October 21, 2009 3:28 PM | Ministry of Labour
11. Safety Blitz Targets Fall Hazards

    Ontario is working towards safer workplaces by focusing on protecting workers from hazards that can cause them to slip, trip or fall.

    October 15, 2009 11:10 AM | Ministry of Labour
12. Xerium Canada Inc. Fined $60,000 After Worker Injured

    North Bay, Ont. - Xerium Canada Inc., a supplier and repairer of the rolls used in paper-making machines, was fined $60,000 on October 2, 2009, for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a worker was injured.

    October 9, 2009 12:30 PM | Ministry of Labour
13. City of Orillia Fined $50,000 After Worker Injured

    Orillia, Ont. - The Corporation of the City of Orillia was fined $50,000 on September 29, 2009, for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a worker was injured.

    October 5, 2009 4:20 PM | Ministry of Labour
14. Three Ottawa Construction Companies Fined $160,000 Total After Health and Safety Violations

    Ottawa, Ont. - 200 Besserer Inc., the constructor of a condominium in Ottawa, was fined $50,000 on September 28, 2009, for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).  Taggart Construction Limited and Right Forming (1996) Limited were fined $35,000 and $75,000, respectively, for other violations of the OHSA at the same project.

    October 2, 2009 4:40 PM | Ministry of Labour
15. Lockerbie & Hole Eastern Inc. Fined $250,000 After Worker Killed

    Toronto, Ont. - Lockerbie & Hole Eastern Inc., a Brantford construction firm, was fined $250,000 on September 29, 2009, for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a worker was killed.

    October 2, 2009 1:30 PM | Ministry of Labour