An expert in boiler operations says Corner Brook Pulp and Paper could have caused a major explosion by failing to inspect and maintain pressure valves
In April, the provincial government shut down operations at Corner Brook Pulp and Paper for a couple of weeks. Documents obtained by CBC through access to information show the company failed to comply with safety regulations. It neglected to inspect and maintain dozens of pressure relief valves on its boiler system - and that could have caused a major explosion. Desmond Saldanha is with the Canadian Boiler Society, and he spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.
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