The United Steelworkers union says the Iron Ore Company of Canada should stop delaying a court case involving the death of a mine worker more than two years ago.

Eldon Perry, 56, died a day after he and another man, who was injured, fell from a platform at the IOC mine in Labrador City in March 2010.

A court case involving charges laid under provincial occupational health and safety laws has been postponed several times, and on Thursday was set over again.

Ron Thomas, president of the USW local 5795 at IOC, said he wished the company would admit guilt and move on.

"It's a bit disappointing," he told CBC News.

"This is something that I believe that IOC should have done from the beginning. They were in the wrong, and it shouldn't have been put off this long. I mean it's disappointing for the family, disappointing for us, and disappointing for everyone."

Five charges laid earlier this year alleged that IOC had failed to provide adequate protection from falls at its workplace.

In a statement sent to CBC News, IOC said it cannot comment on the matter while the case is before the court.

"We understand this is a very difficult time for the families and our employees," the statement said.

"We have been cooperative and supportive of the legal process which is unfolding as per the normal process. We realize the importance of resolving this matter in a timely manner and are doing all we are being asked by the court to reach a resolution and complete the process."

The next court date is Dec. 5.