OSHA Fines BP Products More Than $21 Million The fatal explosion at BP Products' Texas plant claimed the lives of 15 workers and injured more than 170 others in March 23. After the investigation, BP Products North America Inc. has agreed to pay more than $21 million in penalties for safety and health violations, announced by U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
The agreement settles cases issued against BP Products following the fatal explosion at the Texas City refinery, and it also addresses other ongoing investigations at the Texas City Refinery and requires BP Products to address process safety management (PSM) plant-wide.
BP Products North America Inc. is part of BP of London, England, which engages in petroleum exploration and refining. The company will pay the full fine, abate all the hazards, and significantly improve their safety measures.
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