BP accused of ‘serious violations’ after fatal blast at US refinery

US authorities accuse BP of 10 'serious violations' after fatal explosion at Ohio refinery that killed two workers, with proposed fine of $156,250.

March 17, 2023 . 10:23 AM

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BP accused of 10 'serious violations' by US authorities after fatal blast at Ohio refinery.
Operating and training failures contributed to the accident that killed two workers in September 2022.
BP has been involved in previous high-profile accidents in the US, including the 2005 Texas refinery explosion and the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster.
OSHA has proposed a fine of $156,250 for the Toledo refinery accident.
BP says it is committed to safe and reliable operations at all of its facilities.