A company is facing a hefty fine for numerous safety violations in connection with an accident at a Nanaimo construction site.
WorkSafeBC said Muchalat Projects Ltd. has been fined nearly $22,000 after attending a site where a double-door frame fell on a worker, who sustained fatal injuries.
An investigation report said the firm was installing heating, ventilation and air conditioning at a mixed-use construction site.
“WorkSafeBC’s investigation determined that the firm had not provided a site-specific orientation prior to beginning work nor had the worker been adequately supervised,” said WorkSafeBC’s penalty summary.
They added no documented hazard identification or risk assessment had been conducted on the day of the incident.
The firm also failed to provide its workers with information, instruction, training, and supervision necessary to ensure their health and safety, which was a high-risk violation.
The fines were imposed on Nov. 20, 2025.
