NB Power faces charges over safety violations linked to line worker's death

NB Power is facing five charges related to the death of line worker Colin Hume, who fell while restoring power after an ice storm in January 2023. The charges allege inadequate safety measures for workers. WorkSafeNB claims NB Power failed to provide necessary safety instructions and training for ice removal from power lines. The charges also include not having a written process for transporting injured workers and lacking a first aid kit on site. Colin Hume, 47, died on January 17 after falling from a power pole in Curryville. A second worker was seriously injured in the incident. NB Power has not yet commented on the charges.