$50,000 Fine Imposed After Safety Violation at Musselwhite
Goldcorp Canada Ltd. Fined $50,000 After Safety Violation
July 14, 2011
Photo Goldcorp Inc.
On November 14, 2009, a Ministry of Labour inspector visited the Musselwhite Mine, about 650 kilometers northwest of Thunder Bay. After reviewing the mine’s training records, the inspector determined that one of the mine’s workers was not registered as fully trained in all of the prescribed training programs for work in a hard rock underground mine.
Goldcorp Canada Ltd., carrying on business as Musselwhite Mine, pleaded guilty to failing to ensure that a worker was trained as prescribed.
The fine was imposed by Justice of the Peace Edith Baas. In addition to the fine, the court imposed a 25-per-cent victim fine surcharge, as required by the Provincial Offences Act. The surcharge is credited to a special provincial government fund to assist victims of crime.
Court Information at a Glance
Location: Ontario Court of Justice
479 Government Rd.
Dryden, ON
Judge: Justice of the Peace Edith Baas
Date of Sentencing: July 5, 2011
Defendant: Goldcorp Canada Ltd. carrying on business as Musselwhite Mine
Matter: Occupational Health and Safety
Conviction: Ontario Regulation 854, Section 11(4)
