Charges stayed against SaskEnergy

Charges are stayed against SaskEnergy in the case involving an April 2008 gas explosion in Nipawin that resulted in two deaths.

The Ministry of Justice and Attorney General has stayed charges for Occupational Health and Safety legislation violations.

Charges were against SaskEnergy and a back hoe operator involved in the incident are proceeding.

The initial charges were the result of the investigation by Occupational Health Officers into the April 18, 2008, gas explosion at B.J. Sausage and Meats, after the back hoe operator struck a gas pipe riser.

The explosion resulted in the deaths of Jack and Brent Boxall.

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The Ministry of Justice made the decision after consultations with independent experts in the oil and gas industry.

The Ministry of Justice said they could not prove that SaskEnergy had failed to exercise due diligence to adequately guard the gas riser against damage.

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