OSHA issues record $87.4 million fine against British Petroleum
Submitted by admin on October 30, 2009 – 9:52 amNo Comment | 31 views
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined British oil company BP $87.4 million, the largest penalty the federal agency has ever issued for safety violations, it was announced this morning.
Fifteen people died and 170 were injured in a March 2005 explosion at BP’s Texas City, Texas, refinery. BP agreed in September of that year to correct the safety problems.
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