Eastway Tank faces charges in 2022 fatal explosion at Ottawa business

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The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development tells CTV News Ottawa that three health and safety act charges were laid against Eastway Tank, Pump and Meter Ltd., and three charges against an individual, as director and officer of Eastway Tank, on Thursday. The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development did not name the individual facing charges.ensure that the measures and procedures prescribed by section 63 of O.

The charges under the Ontario Health and Safety Act are not criminal charges. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the maximum penalties for a corporation are $1.5 million. Individuals charged under the act can face a fine of up to $100,000, up to 12 months in prison, or both. "Our thoughts are with the family and colleagues of the individuals who passed away," the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development said in a statement.

"As this matter is currently before the court, it would be inappropriate to speculate or comment further."

 

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