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BP violated safety regulations which resulted in the deaths of 15 workers and injured 160. BP negotiated a 2007 plea deal that effectively ended investigation of the Texas City accident.
However, BP continues to violate safety regulations at this refinery. BP is violating terms of probation by not complying with OSHA.
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That agreement stipulated, in the wake of the Texas City tragedy, that BP eliminate potential safety hazards at the refinery.
But in October, 2009 OSHA announced that it would fine BP $87.4 million for allegedly failing to comply with the agreement and for committing new safety violations. BP has contested OSHA's findings before a judge.
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"The fact is, they are a serial killer, a serial polluter, a serial *********, and one would hope that the prosecuting authorities would decide to be serious about them," Perry said.
Seriously, is this the kind of jobs we want to create for American citizens? Jobs supplied by corporations without regard for human life, safety, or our environment and natural resources!
Seriously, is this the kind of jobs we want to create for American citizens? Jobs supplied by corporations without regard for human life, safety, or our environment and natural resources!
These jobs are important to America. They are in our roots and have made America what it is today.
Jobs are more important than the environment..haven't you gotten the meme yet?
And I'll believe BP is going to be prosecuted, I mean SERIOUSLY PROSECUTED, when I see it. So far, the Obama Administration has just been an extension of the Bush regime when it comes to the coddling of Big Oil.
Disgraceful! The MMS actually presented the award. We all know who buttered their bread!
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Up until last summer at least, the Minerals Management Service (MMS) thought Transocean was doing a bang-up job, presenting the company with a regional Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) for “outstanding drilling operations” and a “perfect performance period.”
Of course, this is the same federal office where officials have been exposed for their poor lack of judgment. An investigation in 2008 found that some MMS employees “frequently” drank alcohol at industry functions, were known to use cocaine and marijuana, and had been in bed—literally— with oil and gas company representatives.
its a shame so many people get their "news" from the MSM
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