First responders gather at Veolia on Scott Rd. in Sarnia following explosion . October 25, 2014 (Blackburnnews.com photo by Sue Storr)First responders gather at Veolia on Scott Rd. in Sarnia following explosion . October 25, 2014 (Blackburnnews.com photo by Sue Storr)
Sarnia

Veolia Decision Now Expected In New Year

A judge's decision in the trial relating to a fatal explosion at Sarnia's Veolia Environmental Services in 2014 has been delayed until the new year.

Veolia Environmental Services and a division manager, Anthony Lavoratore, each face one count of criminal negligence causing bodily harm.

Justice Deborah Austin, who was expected to announce her judgement in the Ontario Court of Justice Thursday, told those in attendance she needs more time.

The case has been adjourned until January 5 in Sarnia court.

A blast at Veolia's Scott Rd. plant October 25, 2014, killed 37-year-old Jason Miller and seriously injured five other workers.

It's alleged the company did not cease the metalizing process at the workplace after being warned of hazards by its engineers and failed to ensure the dust collector was suitable for the process.

The company and Lavoratore also face charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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