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A rural municipality is facing a hefty fine under Saskatchewan’s occupational health and safety regulations.
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, the RM of Montmartre No. 126 has been ordered to pay $30,000 in fines and surcharges after a workplace injury in 2023.
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“The charges stemmed from a worksite incident that occurred on August 28, 2023, in Montmartre, Saskatchewan,” the ministry said in a statement. “A worker was seriously injured by the explosive separation of a tire and rim while reinflating the tire.”
The RM pleaded guilty to a single violation of the provincial regulations in a courtroom in Regina last month, the ministry said, and was fined $21,428.57, along with a victim fine surcharge of $8,571.43.
“In addition to the fine, the employer made a $30,000 non-tax-deductible donation to the Village of Montmartre Fire Department for equipment upgrades and the incident will be publicized through local media describing the rural municipality’s responsibility, the lessons learned, and remedial steps taken,” the ministry added.
