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Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Irving Shipbuilding faces safety violations in Halifax worker's 2024 death
Published Jul 08, 2025 • 1 minute read Irving Shipbuilding is scheduled to enter a plea Oct. 1 on charges of violating workplace safety rules after an employee died last year at its Halifax site. Photo by Postmedia Network files HALIFAX — Irving Shipbuilding is scheduled to enter a plea Oct. 1 on charges of violating workplace safety rules after an employee died last year at its Halifax site. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account A lawyer for the family-owned company appeared in provincial court on Monday for arraignment on five counts of violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act on Feb. 19, 2024. Jamie Knight died that day after he was struck by a piece of equipment during snow removal operations at the yard. The Labour Department is alleging the company failed to create a safe work plan and a risk assessment for snow removal. It also alleges Irving did not ensure the snow removal equipment was used according to the manufacturer's specifications, and failed to appoint a person to direct the machine's movements. In addition, the department alleges the company failed to ensure there was a risk assessment for hazards that workers could potentially encounter in the space between their work stations and the designated smoking area. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More Irving is building the Royal Canadian Navy's new fleet at the company's Halifax shipyard, with the next stage being construction of the River-class destroyers. The company has about 2,400 employees. A spokeswoman for the shipyard said the death last year was 'a tragedy that deeply saddened the Irving Shipbuilding community. 'Health and safety is a core value of Irving Shipbuilding and the company has complied with relevant laws, regulations, and the investigation relating to this incident,' Mel Schori wrote in an email. 'We will not be commenting further on the legal proceedings at this stage.' She noted that on April 28 of each year the company joins organizations across Canada in acknowledging a National Day of Mourning for workers who have died, been injured or become ill as a result of their jobs. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Canada Toronto Blue Jays Canada Sunshine Girls Crime
Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Irving Shipbuilding faces charges of safety violations in Halifax worker's 2024 death
HALIFAX - Irving Shipbuilding is scheduled to enter a plea Oct. 1 on charges of violating workplace safety rules after an employee died last year at its Halifax site. A lawyer for the family-owned company appeared in provincial court on Monday for arraignment on five counts of violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act on Feb. 19, 2024. Jamie Knight died that day after he was struck by a piece of equipment during snow removal operations at the yard. The province's Labour Department laid charges alleging the company failed to create a safe work plan and a risk assessment for snow removal. The department also alleges that the company did not ensure the snow removal equipment was used according to the manufacturer's specifications, and failed to appoint a person to direct the machine's movements. Irving is building the Royal Canadian Navy's new fleet at the company's Halifax shipyard, with the next stage being construction of the River-class destroyers. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 8, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Global News
5 days ago
- Business
- Global News
Irving Shipbuilding faces charges of safety violations in Halifax worker's 2024 death
Irving Shipbuilding is scheduled to enter a plea Oct. 1 on charges of violating workplace safety rules after an employee died last year at its Halifax site. A lawyer for the family-owned company appeared in provincial court on Monday for arraignment on five counts of violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act on Feb. 19, 2024. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Jamie Knight died that day after he was struck by a piece of equipment during snow removal operations at the yard. The province's Labour Department laid charges alleging the company failed to create a safe work plan and a risk assessment for snow removal. The department also alleges that the company did not ensure the snow removal equipment was used according to the manufacturer's specifications, and failed to appoint a person to direct the machine's movements. Story continues below advertisement Irving is building the Royal Canadian Navy's new fleet at the company's Halifax shipyard, with the next stage being construction of the River-class destroyers. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 8, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Irving Shipbuilding faces charges of safety violations in Halifax worker's 2024 death
HALIFAX – Irving Shipbuilding is scheduled to enter a plea Oct. 1 on charges of violating workplace safety rules after an employee died last year at its Halifax site. A lawyer for the family-owned company appeared in provincial court on Monday for arraignment on five counts of violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act on Feb. 19, 2024. Jamie Knight died that day after he was struck by a piece of equipment during snow removal operations at the yard. The province's Labour Department laid charges alleging the company failed to create a safe work plan and a risk assessment for snow removal. The department also alleges that the company did not ensure the snow removal equipment was used according to the manufacturer's specifications, and failed to appoint a person to direct the machine's movements. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Irving is building the Royal Canadian Navy's new fleet at the company's Halifax shipyard, with the next stage being construction of the River-class destroyers. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 8, 2025.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Irving Shipbuilding faces charges of safety violations in Halifax worker's 2024 death
HALIFAX — Irving Shipbuilding is scheduled to enter a plea Oct. 1 on charges of violating workplace safety rules after an employee died last year at its Halifax site. A lawyer for the family-owned company appeared in provincial court on Monday for arraignment on five counts of violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act on Feb. 19, 2024. Jamie Knight died that day after he was struck by a piece of equipment during snow removal operations at the yard. The province's Labour Department laid charges alleging the company failed to create a safe work plan and a risk assessment for snow removal. The department also alleges that the company did not ensure the snow removal equipment was used according to the manufacturer's specifications, and failed to appoint a person to direct the machine's movements. Irving is building the Royal Canadian Navy's new fleet at the company's Halifax shipyard, with the next stage being construction of the River-class destroyers. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 8, 2025. The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
