Ski hill, owner face charges

Loch Lomond Ski Hill and its owner are facing charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act in connection with a tragic accident at the facility last year.

The case was in provincial offences court Friday morning.

The incident took place in September 2009. A father and son were doing repairs on the roof of the chalet building when an extension ladder came into contact with a hydro conductor.

The contact shocked both victims, and the son died from his injuries. After a year-long investigation, the Ministry of Labour laid four charges against the ski hill and two against owner Ward Bond.

Bond's charges relate to his role as a supervisor, for allegedly failing to ensure the men did not use a metal ladder while working near a live conductor and for failing to take every precaution to protect the workers. The charges against the ski hill are for similar offences, along with failing to provide proper health and safety instruction and supervision.

The case will be back in court on Dec.8.