Quebec 2012 – R. v. CFG Construction
Accident
A truck driver for CFB Construction is killed because of lax maintenance to the company’s heavy truck fleet. The accident is caused by the brake system.
Sept. 2012
Criminal charge
- CFG Construction was charged with criminal negligence causing the death of one of its workers.
Other accusations
- 222 notices of variance.
- 58 statements of offence under Sections 236 and 237 of the Act respecting occupational health and safety.
July 2018
Other consequences
- The Régie du bâtiment du Quebec suspended CFG Construction’s contractor licence.
- The Commission de la construction du Quebec fined CFG Construction $263,000.
July 2018
Conclusions
- (Forthcoming)