Island Energy lacked checks before Haut du Mont explosion

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

Island Energy did not have sufficient checks and balances before the Haut du Mont explosion that killed ten people, a UK safety expert told a court.

A UK safety expert told a court that Island Energy did not have sufficient checks and balances in place to independently verify gas work carried out the day before the Haut du Mont explosion in St Helier, which killed ten people. Martin Wayland said Island Energy workers should have stopped work after an unexpected situation at the St Helier Yacht Club.

The Jersey Evening Post reports that Island Energy 'chose to deviate' from its own operational procedures on the day of the work. The company is on trial over its role in the explosion, with three defendants facing charges.

How it is being reported

• Island Energy ‘chose to deviate’ from safety procedures before explosion, court hearsJersey Evening Post · 2 Oct, 10:27
• Island Energy did not have sufficient checks and balances, court hearsBailiwick Express · 1 Oct, 08:19

In this story: Island Energy · Haut du Mont · St Helier · Martin Wayland · Jersey · St Helier Yacht Club

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