The WorkersSA国际影视传媒� Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) has levelled 16 charges against Baffinland Iron Mines under the Mine Health and Safety Act.

The allegations include failing to supervise, instruct and train workers as necessary to protect their health and safety and failing to provide and maintain healthy and safe worksites.

The charges are scheduled to be heard in the Nunavut Court of Justice on Jan. 9.

The WSCCSA国际影视传媒檚 investigation was triggered by a fatal incident from December 2018 when a contract employee died while operating a 745C rock truck at the Mary River mine, 160 km south of Pond Inlet.

Baffinland disagrees with the WSCCSA国际影视传媒檚 assertion that it has breached the Mine Health and Safety Act and SA国际影视传媒渋ntends to vigorously defend itself,SA国际影视传媒� stated Deborah Harron-Thomson, BaffinlandSA国际影视传媒檚 manager of communications and stakeholder relations.

Harron-Thomson said the mining company has worked closely with the and WSCC to facilitate their investigations and has fully co-operated throughout. In addition, Baffinland conducted its own investigation and subsequently adopted remedial measures, she added.

SA国际影视传媒淏affinland is forever saddened by the loss of a dear colleague and friend to many. At the same time, this can never compare to the sorrow that this individualSA国际影视传媒檚 family continues to experience,SA国际影视传媒� Harron-Thomson stated. SA国际影视传媒淗ealth and safety is the highest priority and a value at Baffinland. It is of the utmost importance that every Baffinland employee and contracted employee return home safely to their families each and every time.SA国际影视传媒�