PL suspends Houston ops over fire
Pinnacle Renewable suspends Houston ops over fire
2020-11-25 20:21 ET - News Release
An anonymous director reports
PINNACLE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROVIDES UPDATE ON OPERATIONS AT ITS HOUSTON FACILITY
Operations at Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc.'s facility in Houston, B.C., have been temporarily suspended as a result of a fire-related event earlier today in the dryer area of the facility. The company reported that three employees sustained minor injuries and were taken to Smithers Hospital as a precautionary measure.
The company expresses thanks to the first-response personnel who attended the site. WorkSafeBC and relevant authorities have been notified, and a preliminary investigation is under way to determine the cause of the event. No date has been set for the resumption of operations.
Pinnacle is committed to a safe and healthy workplace for its employees, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement by establishing and maintaining safe work practices through proper procedures and directions.