Nutrien Ltd. on Dec. 19 pleaded guilty in Moosomin Provincial Court in Saskatchewan to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. The court imposed a fine of C$142,857.14 with a surcharge of C$57,142.86, for a total amount of C$200,000. One other charge was withdrawn.
The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on Sept. 20, 2021, near Rocanville, Sask., when a worker suffered a serious injury after stepping into an unguarded floor opening.
“Safety is a top priority at Nutrien and we take these matters very seriously. Nothing is more important than ensuring our employees go home safe, every day,” a company spokesperson told Green Markets. “This individual’s injury was a devastating moment for our organization, the site, and most importantly to them, their family, and friends. They suffered a serious injury while on the job.”
“We participated fully with the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety division throughout the investigation and implemented a number of changes following this challenging incident,” he added. “We accepted responsibility and pled guilty to failing to provide a securely installed ground covering to ensure this employee’s health and safety.
As part of the resolution, Nutrien also made a donation to the Moosomin & District Health Care Foundation in the amount of C$68,000.