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Date Company Accusation City / Area / Country Source Tags Media
06/08/2012ChevronLarge fire erupts at refinery; 15,000 people seek treatment at local hospitals; Chevron charged with operational deficiencies and negligence - $2 million in fines and restitution.Richmond, California, United StatesThe GuardianInjuries & Diseases, Negligence, Occupational Hazard, Pollution
04/02/2005
(Chevron)
Protesters at Chevron's facility attacked by Nigerian Joint Task Force; 1 death; 30 injured.Ugborodo, Delta, NigeriaAmnesty InternationalBeatings & Violence, Deaths, Injuries & Diseases, Killings
12/08/2002
(Chevron)
Locals blame oil companies over violent encounter with security agents; 800 protesters injured; 15 women missing.Warri, NigeriaVanguard, allAfricaAbduction & Kidnap, Beatings & Violence, Injuries & Diseases
26/03/1999ChevronExplosion and fire at refinery - spread of noxious fumes, hundreds of local residents sent to hospitals.Richmond, California, United StatesSan Francisco GateInjuries & Diseases, Pollution
04/01/1999ChevronTwo villages are attacked by Nigerian soldiers using helicopters and boats allegedly leased and/or owned by Chevron - number of villagers killed and injured. Chevron cleared from responsibility by US court.Opia & Ikenyan, NigeriaBusiness & Human Rights Resource CenterBeatings & Violence, Injuries & Diseases, Killings, Summary Executions, Terrorism, Torture
28/05/1998ChevronNigerian police and soldiers, allegedly flown in with Chevron helicopters and potentially hired by the corporation, shoot at oil platform protestors -2 dead, more than 10 wounded. One protester was taken into custody and claimed that the military tortured him. Chevron later cleared of any responsibility.Niger Delta, NigeriaBusiness & Human Rights Resource Center, Los Angeles TimesDeaths, Injuries & Diseases, Killings, Torture
01/01/1993
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01/01/1967
Texaco
(Subsidiary of Chevron)
Allegations that 'Lago Agrio oil field' operations polluted rainforests and rivers, resulting in serious damages to environment and health of locals.Ecuador and PeruBusiness & Human Rights Resource CenterInjuries & Diseases, Pollution