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A provincial ministry of labour inspector issued 10 citations Wednesday following an early morning incident that claimed the life of Olivier Bruneau, 25, who was killed when struck by falling ice at the bottom of a 31-metre pit at a Preston Street construction site.
Nine of the citations were to Claridge Homes, builder of the Claridge Icon project at Preston and Carling Avenue. An addition citation was issued to subcontractor ABF Armatures Bois Franc Inc., a Victoriaville, Que.-based company specializing in the installation of reinforced steel.
Orders to both companies involve safety measures related to falling ice and debris at construction sites.
The Ottawa Labour Council has called for a criminal investigation into Bruneau’s death. Labour council president Sean McKenny said workers at the site had on several occasions pointed out unsafe conditions due to the accumulation of ice at the Claridge Icon condominium construction pit at 505 Preston St.
The ministry acknowledged a previous complaint on Feb. 5, when the ministry was notified of a “non-reportable incident” at 505 Preston St. involving a worker who was struck by falling ice, but was apparently not seriously hurt.
A ministry inspector attended the scene, but no orders were made at the time.
“The hazard of ice falling was noted by the constructor and remedial actions were taken prior to the arrival of the inspector,” said ministry spokeswoman Janet Deline in a statement.
“They are supposed to be working in a safe environment and they’re not,” said McKenny. “That’s the responsibility of the employer and the constructor.”
The ministry citations ordered Claridge Homes to:
ABF Armatures Bois Franc Inc. was ordered to provide documentation “regarding safety meetings related to ice and small stone fragments falling from excavation walls.”
Meanwhile condolences came pouring in for the 25-year-old Gatineau man, with memories of the young man being shared on social media.
Bruneau’s girlfriend posted a series of pictures of her and Bruneau enjoying the outdoors and camping, along with a simple caption: “Je t’aime.”
Friends followed by posting their sympathies and remembrances of the young man.
On his own Facebook page, Bruneau listed his occupation as a surveyor with Bellai Brothers Construction, a Gatineau-based subcontractor, which was not the subject of any citations as a result of Wednesday’s incident.
Claridge Homes has refused comment on the workplace fatality.
According to the ministry, a massive chunk of ice coating the wall of the pit broke free and fell around 7 a.m. Wednesday, striking Bruneau.
Paramedics used a large set of stairs to reach the man while firefighters used a construction crane and a basket to lift him from the pit. He lost vital signs en route to the hospital and could not be revived.
With files from Meghan Hurley
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Nine of the citations were to Claridge Homes, builder of the Claridge Icon project at Preston and Carling Avenue. An addition citation was issued to subcontractor ABF Armatures Bois Franc Inc., a Victoriaville, Que.-based company specializing in the installation of reinforced steel.
Orders to both companies involve safety measures related to falling ice and debris at construction sites.
The Ottawa Labour Council has called for a criminal investigation into Bruneau’s death. Labour council president Sean McKenny said workers at the site had on several occasions pointed out unsafe conditions due to the accumulation of ice at the Claridge Icon condominium construction pit at 505 Preston St.
The ministry acknowledged a previous complaint on Feb. 5, when the ministry was notified of a “non-reportable incident” at 505 Preston St. involving a worker who was struck by falling ice, but was apparently not seriously hurt.
A ministry inspector attended the scene, but no orders were made at the time.
“The hazard of ice falling was noted by the constructor and remedial actions were taken prior to the arrival of the inspector,” said ministry spokeswoman Janet Deline in a statement.
“They are supposed to be working in a safe environment and they’re not,” said McKenny. “That’s the responsibility of the employer and the constructor.”
The ministry citations ordered Claridge Homes to:
- Ensure walls of an excavation shall be stripped of loose rock or other material that may slide, roll, or fall upon a worker.
- Submit a plan for review by the Ministry of Labour as to how the constructor shall remove ice buildup on the walls of the excavation before workers enter the excavation on the lower level of the project.
- Provide documentation regarding site plan and safety talks relating to falling ice.
- Provide documentation regarding the employment of the deceased worker.
- Ensure all equipment is used in accordance with operating manuals issued by manufacturer.
- Ensure precautions are used to prevent a worker from falling, i.e., a guardrail system.
- Ensure precautions are used to prevent a worker from falling through an opening on a work surface. A protective covering that completely covers the opening shall be securely fastened and identified.
- Place a ladder on a firm footing.
- Ensure that no productive work takes place until all orders have been complied with.
ABF Armatures Bois Franc Inc. was ordered to provide documentation “regarding safety meetings related to ice and small stone fragments falling from excavation walls.”
Meanwhile condolences came pouring in for the 25-year-old Gatineau man, with memories of the young man being shared on social media.
Bruneau’s girlfriend posted a series of pictures of her and Bruneau enjoying the outdoors and camping, along with a simple caption: “Je t’aime.”
Friends followed by posting their sympathies and remembrances of the young man.
On his own Facebook page, Bruneau listed his occupation as a surveyor with Bellai Brothers Construction, a Gatineau-based subcontractor, which was not the subject of any citations as a result of Wednesday’s incident.
Claridge Homes has refused comment on the workplace fatality.
According to the ministry, a massive chunk of ice coating the wall of the pit broke free and fell around 7 a.m. Wednesday, striking Bruneau.
Paramedics used a large set of stairs to reach the man while firefighters used a construction crane and a basket to lift him from the pit. He lost vital signs en route to the hospital and could not be revived.
With files from Meghan Hurley
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