Nestlé subsidiary facing fine after worker's death

A Nestlé subsidiary is facing fines of almost three quarters of a million dollars following the death of a worker at its Massachusetts production plant. More on Food Production Daily. Nestle is a Global Compact participant since 2001/02/20. Nestle was a Gold Contributor of the Foundation for the Global Compact in 2009 and 2010.

Agrium to pay $420K fine in worker's death

The potash company Agrium will pay a $420,000 fine in relation to the death of one of its workers. The company has pleaded guilty to failing to maintain a safe working environment for its employees. More on CBC News. Agrium Inc. (NYSE:AGU)(TSX:AGU) is a Global Compact participant since 2008/04/28.

Implats charged with culpable homicide over miner's death

South Africa's Impala Platinum, the world's second-largest producer of the precious metal, confirmed on Wednesday that it had been charged with culpable homicide following a fatality at one of its mines five years ago. More on Reuters Africa. Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) (IMP:SJ) is a Global Compact participant since 2008/04/08.

Cemex given GBP 200,000 Fine for Cement Death

A GBP 200,000 fine has been given to cement firm Cemex following the death of a worker at a factory in Rugby, Warwickshire, three years ago. (...) An investigation found that Cemex was aware of the potential for blockages to cause explosions as steam pressure built up inside, but took no action to prevent them.

Cemex has been a Global Compact participant since June 2004.


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