IOC fined more than $350 K in worker's death
Victim's son says it's not enough
CBC News
Posted: Dec 19, 2012 5:39 PM NT
Last Updated: Dec 19, 2012 7:32 PM NT
Eldon Perry, on the job. (CBC)
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A Newfoundland and Labrador judge has given the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) a stiff fine following the death of one of its workers.
IOC was ordered to pay $350,000, plus a victim surcharge which amounts to 15 per cent of the fine.
Eldon Perry, 56, died Dec. 5, 2010 when scaffolding collapsed at a mine in Labrador City. Perry fell about seven metres in the incident. Another worker was badly injured.
Perry's son disappointed with sentence
The Crown sought a fine of $500,000, while the defence said $250,000 would be more appropriate.
Perry's son, Steven, was disappointed with the sentence.
"I thought this was a chance that the government could have set a precedent that said that unsafe work practices would not be tolerated in this province, and I think they failed to do that," said Perry. "$350,000 is less than half the maximum. I don't think that's good enough. What else do you need to do to get a stiffer penalty, right?"
The company has 60 days to pay the fine.
IOC must also prepare a safety case to present to Occupational Health and Safety officials within six months.
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