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A US report has found "material deficiencies" in BP's safety procedures at its American oil refineries. | A US report has found "material deficiencies" in BP's safety procedures at its American oil refineries. |
The independent panel looked into the fatal 2005 explosion at BP's Texas City refinery, that killed 15 people and injured a further 180. | The independent panel looked into the fatal 2005 explosion at BP's Texas City refinery, that killed 15 people and injured a further 180. |
BP said it would implement the report's recommendations and said it "has committed significant resources and personnel" to improving safety. | |
The panel was led by former US Secretary of State James A Baker. | |
It found that prior to the Texas City tragedy, BP emphasised personal safety but not process safety. | |
"BP mistakenly interpreted improving personal injury rates as an indication of acceptable process safety performance at its US refineries," said the report. |