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August 13, 2010

BP Fined $50.6M for Safety Hazards at Texas Refinery
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The oil giant BP has been fined $50.6 million for ongoing safety hazards
stemming from a deadly 2005 explosion that killed fifteen workers and
injured 180 others at its Texas City, Texas refinery. The penalty comes
on top of an $87 million fine against BP last year for failing to make
safety improvements. Earlier this year, the refinery accidentally
released an estimated 538,000 pounds of toxic chemicals over the course
of forty days.



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