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BP America Refinery Accident
Texas City, TX, January 14, 2008
 
BP America Refinery Accident
Filter housing which blew apart during start-up of an ultracracker unit at the BP Texas City refinery.

Incident Description
On January 14, 2008, a worker was fatally injured when the top of a large steel filter housing suddenly blew off in the refinery's ultracracker unit. This unit is across a roadway from the ISOM unit, where a 2005 accident killed 15 workers and injured 180 others.

Investigation Status
A CSB investigation is underway. Click here to contact the CSB about this investigation.

News Releases News Release February 7, 2008 - Statements of CSB Board Member William Wark and CSB Lead Investigator Don Holmstrom Updating the Public on the Fatal Accident at the BP Texas City Refinery on January 14, 2008
News Releases News Release January 17, 2008 - CSB Investigative Team Deploys to BP Texas City Refinery, Site of Fatal Accident This Week