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WINNIPEG — Manitoba Labour and Immigration is reminding employers to ensure machines are equipped with safeguards after an employer was prosecuted under the Workplace Safety and Health Act recently.

On July 20, 2022, a worker was operating a table saw without a safeguard and came into contact with the blade, leading to an injury that required amputation of their thumb, states a release. 

Charges were then filed under the Workplace Safety and Health Act against Aikens Lake Lodge Limited after an investigation was conducted.

On Nov. 12, 2024, Aikens Lake Lodge Limited pleaded guilty to contravening Section 16.5(1)(b) of the regulation, namely ensuring a machine has safeguards on it to prevent a worker from coming into contact with points of the machine at which material is cut, shaped or bored. 

The courts imposed a fine of $18,000 and $2,000 to be paid under Section 55.1(1) for education purposes.