Come By Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador

Steelworkers Union Calls for Criminal Investigation, Public Inquiry Into Deadly Come By Chance Refinery Explosion

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

The United Steelworkers union (USW) is calling on the RCMPs Major Crimes Unit to launch a criminal investigation into the catastrophic explosion on Sept. 2 at the Braya Renewable Fuels refinery in Come By Chance.

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  • The United Steelworkers union (USW) is calling on the RCMPs Major Crimes Unit to launch a criminal investigation into the catastrophic explosion on Sept. 2 at the Braya Renewable Fuels refinery in Come By Chance.
  • Shawn Peddle, a refinery worker and member of USW Local 9316, died in hospital on Saturday, Oct. 15, six weeks after suffering critical injuries in the explosion.
  • Our union, our members and families and our community are heartbroken, said Glenn Nolan, USW Local 9316 president.
  • We have called on the RCMP to conduct a criminal investigation of this explosion, under terms of the Westray Law and all other Criminal Code provisions.