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BP P.L.C.
Failing to Conduct Crane Dismantling and Removal in a Safe and Workmanlike Manner
Date: 11/24/2003 (Date of Penalty)
Misconduct Type: Labor
Enforcement Agency: Interior
Contracting Party: None
Court Type: Administrative
Amount: $25,000
Disposition: Fine
Synopsis: The Minerals Management Service (MMS) of the Department of Interior fined BP America Production Company for a violation occurring on November 2, 2002. According to MMS: “The Operator failed to conduct crane dismantling and removal operations in a safe and workmanlike manner, resulting in the crane falling into the Gulf of Mexico. Accident occurred due to failure to follow the procedures established in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA).”
