Cottle's Island Lumber Company charged for non-compliance

Rubber and Wood  |  2026-08-20 05:06:26   |   By

The provincial government stated the charges result from the company's non-compliance with occupational health and safety orders issued in September and November of 2024.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster):  Cottle's Island Lumber Company Limited of Summerford has been charged with multiple violations under Newfoundland and Labrador's Occupational Health and Safety Act, according to a public advisory issued by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. 

The provincial government stated the charges result from the company's non-compliance with occupational health and safety orders issued in September and November of 2024. The province's Occupational Health and Safety Division – which is responsible for conducting workplace compliance inspections and audits – brought forward the charges after the orders were not addressed within the required timelines.

Alleged violations detailed

The charges relate to a series of alleged workplace failures, according to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. These include the safe storage of hazardous substances, the provision of emergency eye and skin washing facilities, and workplace cleanliness and sanitation.

The alleged failures also include hearing, eye and face protection requirements, and the selection and use of personal protective equipment. Additional charges relate to the safeguarding of hazardous equipment and the safeguarding of machinery and equipment during maintenance work.

Further alleged violations concern guardrails on elevated work platforms and the safe storage, transportation and use of compressed gas cylinders. The advisory also cites the company's failure to comply with regulatory orders within prescribed timelines and the absence of a worker certified in emergency first aid.

Cottle's Island Lumber Company Limited's first appearance in Provincial Court in Gander is set for Sept. 15, 2026. No further details on the specific incidents or inspection findings underlying the charges were included in the release.

Courtesy: www.thesafetymag.com