The Department of Government Services announced today that a Birchy
Bay, Notre Dame Bay, company has been charged with three violations of
the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. The
charges arose from inspections which occurred in Grand Falls-Windsor
between January and August 2008. No accident or injury had occurred.
D.E.T. Enterprises Ltd. is alleged to have violated occupational
health and safety regulations requiring fall protection, a firm
foundation or sills to support scaffolding, and scaffold guardrails.
The first appearance for the company is scheduled for April 27, 2009,
at Grand Falls-Windsor Provincial Court.
The charges are the result of an investigation by the Occupational
Health and Safety Branch.
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