Austyn Schenstead died in November 2016 while on the job for the family-run company
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A Saskatoon-based construction company has been fined $80,000 for its role in the death of a 19-year-old worker nearly two years ago.
Carmont Construction Ltd. was fined in Saskatoon Provincial court on Thursday.
The company pleaded guilty to a charge under the Saskatchewan Employment Act.
Carmont was accused of not making arrangements for the use, handling and transport of sound barrier panels in a manner that protects the health and safety of workers.
Austyn Schenstead died in November 2016 while on the job for the family-run company.
A large piece of concrete fell on him from a truck in Saskatoon. (CTV Saskatoon)
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