August 26, 2014 Summary of Charges Kingston Crane Fire Twenty-two charges were laid in relation to the December 17, 2013 fire at 663 Princess Street construction project in Kingston, which resulted in one worker, the crane operator, suffering burns and having to be rescued from the crane by a helicopter. Of the 22 charges, 11 of the charges related to fire safety precautions, and 11 of the charges related to non-cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of Labour investigation. Altogether, 10 charges were laid against Jay Patry Enterprises Inc., 2 charges were laid against Stelmach Property Management Inc., and 10 charges were laid against 3 individuals. Generally speaking, the charges relate to:         Failure to ensure an adequate means of egress was provided from a work area to permit the evacuation of workers during an emergency. Failure to take reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of workers, including ensuring a minimum of 2 exits on each level of a project and/or ensuring the maximum travel distance to an exit did not exceed 200 feet. Failure to ensure that a permanent or temporary standpipe was installed to within two storeys of the uppermost work level of a project. Failure to inspect every fire extinguisher for defects or deterioration. Failure to comply with requirements issued by a Ministry of Labour Inspector. Obstruction of a Ministry of Labour Inspector. Provision of false information to a Ministry of Labour Inspector. Failure to furnish all necessary means to facilitate the inspection and/or investigation of a Ministry of Labour Inspector. A first appearance is scheduled for September 30, 2014 at the Kingston Provincial Offences Courthouse. Given that this matter is now before the courts, MOL will not provide further comment on the charges or the related incident. Additional breakdown of charges: Jay Patry Enterprises Inc. charged as constructor    Failure to ensure an adequate means of egress was provided from a work area to permit the evacuation of workers during an emergency. Failure to ensure that a permanent or temporary standpipe was installed to within two storeys of the uppermost work level of a project. Failure to inspect every fire extinguisher for defects or deterioration. Jay Patry Enterprises Inc. charged as employer     Failure to ensure an adequate means of egress was provided from a work area to permit the evacuation of workers during an emergency. Failure to take reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of workers, including ensuring a minimum of 2 exits on each level of a project and/or ensuring the maximum travel distance to an exit did not exceed 200 feet. Failure to ensure that a permanent or temporary standpipe was installed to within two storeys of the uppermost work level of a project. Failure to inspect every fire extinguisher for defects or deterioration. Jay Patry Enterprises Inc. charged as a corporation    Obstruction of a Ministry of Labour Inspector. Provision of false information to a Ministry of Labour Inspector. Failure to furnish all necessary means to facilitate the inspection and/or investigation of a Ministry of Labour Inspector. Stelmach Property Management Inc. charged as corporation  Failure to comply with requirements issued by a Ministry of Labour Inspector (2 counts) Jason Patry charged as individual    Obstruction of a Ministry of Labour Inspector. Provision of false information to a Ministry of Labour Inspector. Failure to furnish all necessary means to facilitate the inspection and/or investigation of a Ministry of Labour Inspector. Nathan Patry charged as supervisor   Failure to ensure an adequate means of egress was provided from a work area to permit the evacuation of workers during an emergency. Failure to take reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of workers, including ensuring a minimum of 2 exits on each level of a project and/or ensuring the maximum travel distance to an exit did not exceed 200 feet.   Failure to ensure that a permanent or temporary standpipe was installed to within two storeys of the uppermost work level of a project. Failure to inspect every fire extinguisher for defects or deterioration. Nathan Patry charged as individual  Provision of false information to a Ministry of Labour Inspector. Troy Stelmach charged as individual   Provision of false information to a Ministry of Labour Inspector. Failure to furnish all necessary means to facilitate the inspection and/or investigation of a Ministry of Labour Inspector.