BP Has Deadliest Refineries in America

Refineries operated by oil giant BP remain the deadliest in the nation, according to a report by the Houston Chronicle. Since 2005, 20 workers have been killed at BP refineries, including 18 who died at the company's Texas City plant. Nine workers have died at 146 other refineries during the same time period. Advocates and safety regulators continue to push BP and other oil refiners to increase inspection and enforcement of safety programs. Lise Olsen and Tom Fowler, Houston Chronicle 02/23/2008
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