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Effondrement à Blainville : des murs montraient des signes de faiblesse, selon la CSN

Effondrement à Blainville : des murs présentaient des signes de faiblesse, d'après la CSN

May 22, 2025 5 min read
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Effondrement à Blainville : des murs montraient des signes de faiblesse, selon la CSN
AI Article Summary

On a construction site in Blainville, Canada, two retaining walls collapsed, resulting in one death and three injuries. Signs of weakness in the walls were previously observed by a safety representative but were not addressed before the incident. Investigations by local police and the workplace safety commission are underway to determine if there was criminal negligence. The company involved, Syscomax, is cooperating with authorities and has provided psychological support to its employees.