Territorial Court
Decision Information
Abstract: Transcript of reasons for sentence -- Government of the Northwest Territories convicted of Safety Act violation for failing to maintain safe work environment -- one Nanisivik airport maintainer backed over another with a bulldozer while clearing snow -- victim died -- deficiencies in emergency equipment and training -- prompt guilty plea -- no lack of funds to implement safety measures (misapplication of priorities) -- main goal of sentencing is public protection
Decision: $22,000 fine, 3 months to pay
Sentence: $22,000 fine
Subjects: Employment law - Government regulation - Health and safety
Keywords: Offences - failure to properly instruct employees
Offences - failure to reasonable precautions
Sentencing