Abitibi-Consolidated has been fined 125-thousand dollars for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act that caused injuries to 2-workers and a student in Fort Frances.
The company pleaded guilty to failing to ensure that a tool was not used near a live electrical installation.
The 3-people were injured by an arc flash while working on a paper machine on August 20th, 2008.
The two electricians suffered first-, second- and third-degree burns.
A student who was watching them suffered first-degree burns.
In addition to the fine, the court imposed a 25 per cent victim fine surcharge, which is credited to a special provincial government fund to assist victims of crime.
