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Birchcliff Energy fined $312,500 over worker's death at frack site

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. pleaded guilty and was fined $312,500 for failing to ensure the safety of a worker, David Olesiuk, 43, who died while gathering water samples at a hydraulic frac pond near Baytree, Alberta on Oct. 10, 2023. The Crown withdrew 17 remaining charges, and the fine was split between Energy Safety Canada and Saddle Hills Protective Services for water surface safety and rescue training.