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| Report criticises BP over safety | Report criticises BP over safety |
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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. | 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. | 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. | It found that prior to the Texas City tragedy, BP emphasised personal safety but not process safety. |
| 'Mistakes' | |
| "BP mistakenly interpreted improving personal injury rates as an indication of acceptable process safety performance at its US refineries," said the report. | "BP mistakenly interpreted improving personal injury rates as an indication of acceptable process safety performance at its US refineries," said the report. |
| The 11-member panel made 10 recommendations in total, including that an independent monitor report to BP's board for a period of five years. | |
| Former US Secretary of State James A Baker led the panel | |
| In order to improve the company's safety performance, BP said it had already taken steps including forming a new senior executive team to oversee all aspects of operational safety. | |
| BP also said it had increased spending on its refineries, and had earmarked $200m (£102m) to pay for safety audits and redesigns of its refinery operations. | |
| The oil giant added that it had also appointed retired federal judge Stanley Sporkin to deal with and investigate concerns raised by staff or contract workers. |