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2020
Irving Oil fined $200,000 over refinery explosion-related safety violation
Fine or penalty
Irving Oil Limited was fined $200,000 after pleading guilty to a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act in connection with the October 2018 refinery explosion. Court documents state that 80 workers reported injuries.
Company response
Remediation — Irving Oil
Further to the statement, Irving Oil inspected all similar pipes for localized corrosion and no similar conditions were found.
Remediation — Irving Oil
The company says it has also increased corrosion monitoring.
Source excerpt
According to the statement of facts, 80 workers from 17 different employers reported injuries.
Irving Oil Limited has been fined $200,000 after pleading guilty to a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, laid last year in connection with the Oct. 8, 2018 refinery explosion.
Irving Oil has been fined $200,000 after pleading guilty to violating New Brunswick’s Occupational Health and Safety Act in connection with a 2018 explosion at the company’s refinery in Saint John, N.B.