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Pacific Rim Fined $210K After Worker Death in Alberta

8/3/2025

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Pacific Rim Industrial Insulations Ltd. has been hit with a hefty $210,000 fine following the tragic death of a worker at an Alberta oilsands site. The worker fell while replacing a metal roof without proper harnessing, leading to the company's guilty plea for safety violations. Now, they face 18 months of increased oversight, with the possibility of an appeal looming.

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Story summary

Pacific Rim Industrial Insulations Ltd. has been hit with a hefty $210,000 fine following the tragic death of a worker at an Alberta oilsands site. The worker fell while replacing a metal roof without proper harnessing, leading to the company's guilty plea for safety violations. Now, they face 18 months of increased oversight, with the possibility of an appeal looming.