All evidence is now in the hands of the accused in a case involving blasting that went wrong near St. John’s three years ago.

The “misfire” happened at the Weir’s Construction and Triple J. Aggregates site along the Trans-Canada Highway.

The charges focus on alleged failures to prevent so-called “flyrock” during the blasting operation.

Vehicles and equipment on site were damaged by the flying rock but there were no reported injuries.

Charges were laid this past fall against three companies, including Weir’s and Triple J. of C.B.S., and Dyno Nobel Canada of Mount Pearl, as well as two supervisors and a certified blaster.

Weir’s and Triple J. are each accused of five violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, while Dyno Nobel is facing seven counts, the blaster faces six counts, while the supervisors face four counts each.

In provincial court yesterday, defence lawyers confirmed they now have all disclosure evidence and “discussions are ongoing” toward entering pleas in the case.

One of the accused remains self-represented, noting he can’t afford a lawyer and doesn’t qualify for Legal Aid.

The case will be called in provincial court again on February 22.