Casino Operator Pleads Guilty to Workplace Safety Breach

0:00A casino operator in Cold Lake has admitted fault in a serious workplace injury. Cold Lake First Nations Casino Corporation pleaded guilty to breaking health and safety rules at Casino Dene. Back on September 22, 2023, a worker got badly hurt when falling locker-struck and pinned him near Route 28 and Towship Road 622. The company entered the plea on March 19 and Cold Lake Court of Justice. They admitted to one count of not fixing or controlling a hazard that a safety check had already flagged. Prosecutors dropped four other charges against the corporation and its partner Casino Dene Limited Partnership. The fine total $70,000 including a victim's surcharge to cover the harm done. On top of the penalty, the company now faces two years of stricter regulatory watch to prevent future issues. Both sides have 30 days to challenge the ruling or fine, leaving room for possible changes ahead. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, Driven by AI.