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BP P.L.C.

Improperly Grounded Skid Mounted Electrical Pressure Washer

Date: 05/09/2002 (Date of Penalty)

Misconduct Type: Labor

Enforcement Agency: Interior

Contracting Party: None

Court Type: Administrative

Amount: $23,000

Disposition: Fine

Synopsis: The Minerals Management Service (MMS) of the Department of Interior fined BP Exploration & Oil Inc. for a violation occurring on March 15, 2001. According to MMS: “Rig floor hand injured after receiving a shock from an improperly grounded skid mounted electrical pressure washer.”