One of the workers injured in the Sept. 2 explosion at the refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland has died, refinery owner Braya Renewables said.
The explosion at the refinery about 150 kilometres west of St. John’s sent eight people to hospital. Six workers have returned home, and one remains in hospital.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss,” Braya Renewables said in an emailed statement.
Glenn Nolan, president of United Steelworkers Local 9316 which represents many staff at the refinery, identified the deceased as union member Shawn Peddle.
The union posted a tribute to Facebook on Sunday notifying members of Peddle’s death, saying “this is a very sad day” and offering condolences to his family….