Worker Dies After Fall Incident
 
Wellington Construction Ltd., located in Summerside, P.E.I, has pleated guilty to a charge that is the result of the death of a worker.

"Wellington Construction Ltd. faced four charges, two under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and two under the province's fall prevention regulations.

Earl Perry, 61, of Wellington, P.E.I., died from injuries sustained after falling off the roof of a seniors' complex.

In provincial court Wednesday, the company's lawyer entered the guilty plea to a charge of failing to ensure workers are not exposed to occupational health or safety hazards.

Sentence will be passed June 30."

Source: OHS Canada

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