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Birchcliff Energy Faces $312K Safety Fine | Edmonton News
Birchcliff Energy Ltd. faces a $312,500 fine after admitting fault in the death of 43-year-old worker David Olesiuk, who fell into a reservoir while collecting water samples at a fracking site three years ago. The company pleaded guilty to failing to ensure worker safety under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, with funds going toward safety training programs. Despite holding a safety certification, Birchcliff’s history includes multiple prior safety violations and above-industry injury rates, raising serious concerns about workplace safety in the oil and gas sector. Listen in…
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