US EditionB.C. Monster Truck Event Yields $175K Fine Against City for Contamination
EAST KOOTENAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 7 – WorkSafeBC cited multiple safety breaches including hazardous exhaust exposure and untested contaminated dirt, imposing a $175,000 fine that the City of Cranbrook is currently appealing.
- The City of Cranbrook faces a $175,783 fine after WorkSafeBC found safety issues at a February indoor monster truck event involving contaminated dirt.
- WorkSafeBC alleges the dirt came from a wastewater treatment plant and was not tested for hazardous substances, though the city disputes this claim.
- WorkSafeBC stated the employer failed to conduct hazard assessments, implement an exposure control plan, and monitor carbon dioxide exposure above limits.
- All violations were classified high risk, and the city said on July 5 it is appealing the fine and will cooperate with WorkSafeBC to improve safety.
- The dispute highlights gaps in safety management at the event and suggests future collaboration could enhance protections for public and staff.
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B.C. monster truck event yields $175K fine against city for contamination
The City of Cranbrook says it is appealing a $175,783 fine levied by British Columbia’s workplace safety agency after investigators found multiple violations during an indoor monster truck rally earlier this year.
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