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Unprecedented Fines Handed Down in Ottawa Courtroom Following Deadly Explosion at Eastway Tank, Pump & Meter

Ottawa, Canada – Legal experts are hailing the recent court ruling against Eastway Tank, Pump & Meter and its owner Neil Greene as a significant turning point in workplace safety. The fines imposed on the company and its owner have been described as unprecedented by Cheryl Edwards, a partner at Matthews Dinsdale & Clark LLP. The decision, delivered by Justice Mitch Hoffman in an Ottawa courtroom, saw Eastway and Greene facing fines totaling $850,000. Eastway …

New Details Emerge in Court Docs on Eastway Tank Explosion – Mysteries Remain Unresolved

Ottawa, Canada – New details have surfaced regarding the tragic explosion and fire at Eastway Tank, Pump, and Meter over two years ago. Court documents unveiled some of the events leading up to the incident, as the company and its owner faced charges for breaching Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act. Justice Mitch Hoffman imposed the highest fine in Ontario’s history on Eastway and its owner Neil Greene following the deaths of six employees in …

Explosion at Eastway Tank Results in Criticism for $850,000 Fine

Ottawa, Ontario – Some are expressing disappointment over the penalties handed down on Friday in the case of Eastway Tank, Pump and Meter, where six workers lost their lives in an explosion two years ago. Justice Mitch Hoffman accepted a joint submission recommending fines totaling $850,000 for the company and its owner, Neil Greene, causing mixed reactions among observers. Sean McKenny, the president of the Ottawa and District Labour Council, shared his concerns regarding the …

Eastway Tank and Owner Plead Guilty in Fatal Explosion Case: Justice Pending

Ottawa, Canada – Eastway Tank, Pump and Meter Ltd. and owner Neil Greene have pleaded guilty to charges related to a workplace explosion that resulted in the deaths of six employees. The blast, which occurred in January 2022, claimed the lives of Rick Bastien, Etienne Mabiala, Danny Beale, Kayla Ferguson, Russell McLellan, and Matt Kearney, who succumbed to his injuries a day later. Another individual suffered severe injuries in the incident. The company and its …

Residents in Piedmont Shocked by Lightning-Triggered Explosion at Oil Tank Site

Piedmont, Oklahoma residents were left in awe as lightning struck an oil facility near their town, causing a dramatic explosion. The incident occurred near oil and saltwater storage tanks, resulting in a spectacle that caught the attention of people miles away. Fortunately, quick action by firefighters prevented any injuries or environmental damage. Piedmont Fire Chief Andy Logan explained that multiple tanks were present on site, with some off-site at the time of the explosion. Despite …

Russian forces destroy 4th US-supplied M1 Abrams tank in Ukraine, drone footage reveals severe damage

Kiev, Ukraine – A recent video from the battlefield shows yet another US-supplied M1 Abrams tank in Ukraine engulfed in flames. This particular tank appears to be the most severely damaged one so far out of the previous tanks destroyed by the Russian armed forces in Ukraine. According to frontline sources, the tank was initially struck by an anti-tank mine, leading to serious damage. Fortunately, the crew managed to evacuate the armored vehicle before it …

Tentative Plea Deal Reached in Fatal Workplace Explosion Case Involving Ontario Tank Company

Ottawa, Ontario – A tentative plea deal has been reached in connection with health and safety act charges laid against Eastway Tank and its owner following a workplace explosion that killed six employees two years ago. David McCaskill, a lawyer with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, announced that all remaining trial dates in the case had been vacated as of Friday. The case, which was scheduled for a two-month trial, is …

Investigation Points to Underground Propane Tank Leak in Tragic House Explosion

Sterling, Virginia – An investigation into the explosion that tragically took the life of firefighter Trevor Brown and injured 14 others on February 16 revealed that a leak from a 500-gallon underground propane tank was a contributing factor, according to officials. The leak permeated the home and its surroundings, though the source of ignition remains unclear. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s Fire Marshal’s Office is conducting what they describe as an “extremely complex investigation.” The …

Gas Worker Wins $30 Million Judgment in Tank Explosion Lawsuit Against Wyoming Company

GREELEY, Colo. — An oil and gas worker in Weld County, Colorado, who was injured in a tank explosion in 2019 has won a $30 million federal jury judgment against a Wyoming field services company. Steven Straughen, an Air Force veteran from Idaho, was working on a Weld County well pad serviced by BHS Inc. when the explosion occurred. As a result of the incident, he lost a leg and will require future surgeries, including …

Grass Fire Threatens Building in Kennett, Missouri, Prompting Tank Explosion and Multi-Agency Response

KENNETT, Mo. – The Kennett Fire Department’s quick response to a grass fire threatening a building on February 21 showcased the effectiveness of their training. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene off of Highway 153 just after 1 p.m., where they found a large grass fire and multiple items ablaze around a large shop area. As they began to assess the situation, a 3,000-gallon tank suddenly exploded, causing the end of the tank to blow …