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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
The federal government routinely awards contracts to companies with
histories of misconduct, including
…
contract fraud and other
violations. POGO believes that providing this website will help to
improve contracting decisions and increase public knowledge of how
the government spends billions of taxpayer dollars each year.
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DPP v. Esso Australia Party Ltd. (Occupational Health and Safety Violations)
In 1998 an explosion at the Longford, Australia gas processing plant owned by Esso, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil, killed two and wounded eight. In July 2001, the Australian Supreme Court imposed $1 million in fines on Esso after the company was found guilty of 11 criminal charges brought under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985.
- Misconduct Type
- Labor
- Enforcement Agency
- International
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Criminal
- Disposition
- Found Guilty
- Date of Verdict
- 7/30/2001
| Contractors Involved |
Penalty |
| Total |
|
| Exxon Mobil |
$1,000,000
|
| Further Information |
Released |
