An explosion and fire at the Irving Oil refinery in Saint John on Oct. 8, 2018. (Photo: Joe Comeau/Submitted)
A very brief court appearance for Irving Oil on charges connected to the 2018 explosion and fire at the refinery in Saint John.
The matter which had been set from last November was adjourned again until April 15th, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.
Charges were laid by WorkSafeNB under the Occupational Health and Safety Act in October 2019.
Irving Oil Ltd. faces a charge dealing with an employer’s responsibility to protect anyone using or accessing the place of employment.
Irving Oil Refining GP is facing two charges including one covering an employer’s duty to take every reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of its employees.
A lawyer representing Irving Oil declined to comment on Thursday morning.
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