A Burnaby construction company has been fined $2,500 for trying to convince a worker not to file a claim with WorkSafeBC.

The worker, employed by Castores Builders Ltd., was struck by a crane at a commercial construction site in 2023, according to WorkSafe.

WorkSafe did not investigate the scene of the incident, but “information provided to the agency” triggered an investigation into whether Castors violated workers’ compensation law by preventing or attempting to prevent worker’s injury claim, according to an investigative report obtained by the Burnaby NOW.

The investigation concluded it had evidence, according to the report, and the company was fined $2,500 in September.

The date of the crane incident and the site location where it occurred were redacted from the report, along with full details of the evidence WorkSafe relied on in making its decision.

The agency told NOW the information was withheld under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act because the details could identify the worker.

Castors did not respond to multiple requests for comment on the fine.

As of October 30, the company had not appealed the sanction or requested its review.

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