Victim of St. John, N.B. Occupational accidents remembered as "brothers"

Charisma, compassion, and humility are just a few words Darrell Richards' current ex-bandmate uses to describe him.

"He had friends in all fields and touched everyone he met. St. John knew him, loved him, and he was their brother. Many people feel that, "said Wendy Hanson, a member of Band Ryan Drive.

St. John's police confirmed on Friday that workers had died in a work-related accident at the AIM Recycling Atlantic facility. They said the man was identified as Darrell Richards.

Richards' death flooded with support on social media. Most of them are related to the nostalgic memories and videos of the bassist's jam out.

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Another member of Ryan Drive, Dan Galant, says it's hard to remember when Richards had something other than a smile on his face. I did.

"We know what Darrell says. Darrell will say," You are confused, please be together. " That's what he says, and he wants us to move on, "Galant said.

Looking back on his band performance with Richards, Galant and Hanson said they became a family together through music.

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Galant It's Richards' life, but they're still in the process of organizing the details.

Request for accountability

Two fatal accidents occurred at the AIM facility within a year after the incident on Thursday.

WorkSafeNB began an investigation in November 2021 after a worker was injured in an occupational accident and later died in a hospital.

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Once, former Mayor of St. John, Don Darling to ensure proper enforcement at facilities along the harbor. Led the motion of. At that time, concerns about the AIM facility were due to recurring explosion events and excessive levels of noise.

"When there have been two life losses and a long history since November, this facility has had incidents, explosions and more. Darling told Global News in an interview Monday.

Normally, a plant explosion occurs before a propane tank or other compression vessel is shredded. Occurs when left in a recycled vehicle.

AIM facilities in the federal land of Port St. John are regulated by the state government.

"City wants Not only was the company acting responsibly, but the Port of St. John and the state government also played a role in protecting the environment and ensuring the safety of workers. It is protected and the company operates. He was fulfilling his obligations with the approval of Mr. Darling. "

"It wasn't from my point of view as a former mayor, and as you know , Here again AIM and another tragic event of the week. "

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Global Statement According to last week's news, WorkSafe NB spokespersons are investigating deaths at AIM facilities, including deaths. He said that more complex issues could take more than 12 months to reach a conclusion.

Sean Gorman Wetmore is Chairman of the St. John District Labor Council.

"I think 12 months is a very long time for me, but I think it's still open during the investigation," Gorman Wetmore said.

"They need to know something earlier and what they are trying to do about it."

In response to a request for comment, New Brunswick A post-secondary education, training, and labor bureau spokesperson said WorkSafe NB is responsible for managing the Industrial Safety and Health Act.

They said this would give the royal enterprise the only authority to issue a suspension order.

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