Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro fined over worker’s death
Fine or penalty
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro pleaded guilty to breaching provincial occupational health and safety laws in connection with a worker’s 2023 death. A judge accepted a joint submission for a $100,000 fine, and eight other charges were withdrawn.
Company response
Remediation — Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Hydro has since taken a number of steps to review policies and procedures, and hold training sessions.
Remediation — NL Hydro
NL Hydro’s lawyer, David Eaton, told the court the utility has taken significant steps when it comes to its policies and procedures in light of the fatal accident.
Source excerpt
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro has pleaded guilty to one count of breaching provincial occupational health and safety laws, in relation to the death of a worker more than three years ago.
Hydro has since taken a number of steps to review policies and procedures, and hold training sessions.
Judge Phyllis Harris accepted a joint submission from the Crown and defence of a $100,000 fine. Eight other charges were withdrawn.