The Ontario Ministry of Labour has imposed a fine on a Windsor company in the wake of a 2022 workplace accident.
Can Art Aluminum Extrusion Canada Inc. has been fined $55,000 for failing to ensure safeguards were in place.
According to a release by the Ministry, a worker was operating an extrusion press to cast products out of aluminum alloy on August 20, 2022.
"The process involves forcing aluminum material through a die and then cutting the moulded aluminum with a saw," read the release. "A worker was operating the saw to cut aluminum extrusions to the required lengths. On the post-cut side of the saw, some of the rollers on the conveyor belt were not working."
The employee became injured when they pushed the extrusions down the conveyor belt.
The Ministry investigation uncovered a lack of a guard that restricted access to the pinch point caused by the gauge head.
The company has taken steps since the incident to improve safety.
"Following the incident, the employer voluntarily enhanced its health and safety systems and implemented additional accident prevention initiatives," read the release.
