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May 19, 2005
(Government Services)
Charges laid in
relation to accident in Labrador City
The Department of Government Services
announced today that the Iron Ore Company of Canada has been charged
for alleged violations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
and Regulations in relation to an accident at the Humphrey Main Pit,
located at the mine in Labrador City, in May 2003.
One worker suffered several fractured ribs and multiple fractures of
the collar bone after falling just over six feet while performing
maintenance work on a piece of heavy equipment.
Four charges were laid May 4, 2005 as a result of an investigation
by the Occupational Health and Safety Branch of the Department of
Government Services. The violations relate to the alleged failure of
the company to provide a safe working platform, and to ensure that
safe work procedures were followed.
The first appearance is scheduled for June 22, 2005 at the
Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in Wabush.
Media contact: Tracy Barron, Communications, (709) 729-4860,
690-6157
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