The backhoe operator who was found guilty of workplace safety violations following an explosion of natural gas in Nipawin, Sask., where two people died, has been handed a fine of $28,000.

A backhoe operator who was involved in a fatal gas explosion in Nipawin, Sask., four years ago will find out what fines he will have to pay in August.

The backhoe operator who was found guilty of workplace safety violations following an explosion of natural gas in Nipawin, Sask., where two people died, has been handed a fine of $28,000. The ...