An Edmonton parts and services company has been ordered to pay $138,000 after an employee was injured at a service centre in January 2024. An employee of Fleet Brake Parts and Services Ltd. was injured iat a heavy-duty truck parts service centre when he fell into an open pit after being hit with the hood […]
OHS has ordered Fleet Break Parts & Services Ltd. to pay $138,000 after a worker was injured at a service centre in January 2024. Photo by File photo /PostmediaArticle content
An Edmonton parts and services company has been ordered to pay $138,000 after an employee was injured at a service centre in January 2024.
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An employee of Fleet Brake Parts and Services Ltd. was injured iat a heavy-duty truck parts service centre when he fell into an open pit after being hit with the hood of a vehicle, the province said in a Monday news release.
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Fleet Brake Parts and Services Ltd. pleaded guilty on June 24 to failing to ensure a worker was protected from falling under the OHS code. The court fined the company $138,000, including a victim fine surcharge.
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The Crown withdrew 13 other counts, as well as 14 counts against the company related to the same incident.
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Fleet Brake Parts and Services Ltd. and the Crown have up to 30 days to appeal the conviction or penalty.
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