Irving Oil has released the following statement to CHSJ News:
"At approximately 11:52am (Local Time) today, during scheduled hydrogen plant turnaround work at the Refinery, a carbonate tank undergoing maintenance work was over-pressurized.
"At approximately 11:52am (Local Time) today, during scheduled hydrogen plant turnaround work at the Refinery, a carbonate tank undergoing maintenance work was over-pressurized.
An employee suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
No further damage was sustained as a result of the over-pressurized tank. At 12:40pm, the Refinery issued the all-clear to resume normal operations.
Due to the planned turnaround work taking place, we do not anticipate any production impacts."