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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)

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