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Coroners Inquest Investigates Deadly Construction Accidents in Quebec

A coroners inquest in Quebec is examining the deaths of four construction workers from separate accidents over the past couple of years. The victims, including Vito Fundaro, Médrik Lincourt, Maxime Forget, and Mario Ross, died in heavy equipment mishaps. The inquiry, led by coroner Andrée Kronström, aims to identify the causes of these tragedies and spark discussions on worker safety. Construction is the deadliest sector, accounting for a significant portion of accidental deaths and job-related illnesses. Despite budget constraints, inspector numbers remained stable. The regulator conducted over fourteen thousand inspections with just one hundred ten staff, while the safety commission devotes a third of its team to building and public works projects. Unions, employers, and government groups are closely following the hearings, which are expected to lead to real changes in protecting construction workers.

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