US EditionWorkSafeBC Says Cranbrook Should Have Been 'Fully Aware' of Monster Truck Risk
EAST KOOTENAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 10 – WorkSafeBC fined Cranbrook $175,000 for high-risk safety violations including toxic gas exposure and untested dirt at a February monster truck event with about 10 workers per shift.
- WorkSafeBC fined the City of Cranbrook $175,783.78 on June 19 for alleged safety violations during a Monster Truck event held at Western Financial Place in February.
- WorkSafeBC found that the employer failed to assess and control hazardous engine exhaust levels and did not conduct proper safety surveys or implement exposure control plans.
- The event’s track surface was constructed using soil sourced from a sewage treatment facility without undergoing testing for hazardous contaminants, and gas detectors recorded carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide levels exceeding safety thresholds.
- WorkSafeBC stated that such high exhaust levels are typical at these arena motorsport events and categorized the violations as high risk to worker health and safety.
- The City announced on July 5 that it is appealing the allegations while committing to work with WorkSafeBC to protect staff and public safety at future events.
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City facing 'monster' fine for alleged safety violations
The City of Cranbrook is facing a $175,783.78 fine from WorkSafeBC for alleged safety violations at Western Financial Place during a Monster Truck event in February. In a synopsis of the fine imposed June 19, WorkSafeBC stated: “WorkSafeBC inspected a motorsport event held by this employer. During the inspection, WorkSafeBC observed that dirt used for the trackway had been taken from a wastewater treatment plant without being tested for potentia…
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