Parts supplier fined after warehouse ladder fall injures worker in Listowel

What happened

• A worker at Ideal Supply Inc.’s Listowel warehouse fell four feet while retrieving items from industrial racking on May 10, 2025 and was injured.
• A Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development investigation found the employer failed to provide adequate information, instruction and supervision on ladder use, contrary to sections 25(2)(a) and 66(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

By the numbers

• Date of offence: May 10, 2025
• Date of conviction: June 18, 2026
• Fine: $70,000 plus a 25% victim fine surcharge

Why it matters

• Employers must train and supervise workers on safe ladder use to prevent falls and injuries.
• The fine and conviction enforce legal duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and serve as a reminder to other workplaces with ladders and elevated storage.