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WorkSafeBC Fines Tidewater Midstream $182,282 After Hot Oil Incident at Prince George Refinery
WorkSafeBC issued a $182,282.38 penalty to Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. following an investigation into a November 5, 2025, incident at its Prince George refinery. A worker was sprayed with hot oil while clearing a blockage in a heavy fuel line. The penalty addresses violations including the lack of hazard assessment and required protective equipment.
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WorkSafeBC issued a $182,282.38 penalty to Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. following an investigation into a hot oil incident at its Prince George refinery. A worker was sprayed with hot oil during operations at the site.
The incident occurred at the company's refinery on Pulpmil Road in Prince George, British Columbia.
Violations Identified WorkSafeBC's penalty notice stated that violations were identified, including the lack of hazard assessment prior to the work.
WorkSafeBC investigated the site following the event. The report details these lapses as contributing factors to the worker's exposure to hot oil.
Response and Next Steps Tidewater Midstream is addressing the safety issues raised by WorkSafeBC.
The incident highlights risks in handling heated industrial materials at refineries.
Affected parties include the worker exposed to hot oil and potentially other employees at the site. Future compliance may involve updated procedures to prevent similar occurrences, with ongoing monitoring by WorkSafeBC.
