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Saskatoon construction company charged in connection with death of teen by falling sound barrier

Carmont Construction Ltd. is facing a charge under the Occupational Health and Safety Act in connection to the death of a teen working on a sound barrier two years ago.

Austyn Schenstead killed working for family company

Dan Zakreski · CBC News ·
The scene where Austyn Schenstead died. (CBC)

Carmont Construction Ltd. of Saskatoon is facing a charge under the province's Occupational Health and Safety Act in connection with the death of a teen worker two years ago.

Austyn Schenstead, 19, died when he was crushed under a piece of concrete that was going to be used as a sound barrier.

The accident happened in November 2016 in a back alley by Tache Crescent in the Pacific Heights neighbourhood.

The company is charged with failing to make arrangements for the use, handling and transport of sound barrier panels.

The charge was presented in Saskatoon provincial court on Thursday. The company is due back in court May 23 to enter a plea.

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Dan Zakreski

Dan Zakreski is a reporter for CBC Saskatoon.

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