WorkSafeBC inspectors noted 4 other high-risk violations
Imperial Shake, a manufacturer in Maple Ridge, B.C., has been fined $13,763. WorkSafeBC inspected this firm's shake and shingle mill and observed multiple safety deficiencies. The firm failed to ensure its shingle machines and clipper saw boards were fitted with appropriate guards, both high-risk violations. The firm also failed to ensure rotating parts, gear and chain sprockets, and energized electrical equipment were adequately guarded.
In addition, it failed to ensure piles of wood products were plumb and level, and failed to ensure gas cylinders were secured to prevent falling during storage or use. Additionally, the firm failed to ensure floor openings were securely covered. Furthermore, the firm failed to conduct regular inspections of its workplace, machinery, and work practices.
These were all repeated violations. Finally, the firm's failure to ensure hand-fed shake resaws were fitted with arm guards on the working side of the blade was also a high-risk violation.
Source: WorkSafeBC
