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Regina, SK:
Following the death of miner Robert Tkach in September of
2008, Potash Corporation has received the maximum penalty
amount under provincial oh&s legislation.
"PotashCorp was
fined a total of $420,000 on March 15 after pleading guilty to
one charge of failing to ensure the health, safety and welfare
of a worker, contrary to Section 3(a) of the Occupational
Health and Safety Act (OHSA), says a statement from
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and
Labour. The fine includes the maximum penalty of $300,000,
plus the maximum victim fine surcharge of $120,000, the
statement says."
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