Chevron

Filter tag: Negligence(clear filter)

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
16/01/2012Chevron'KS Endeavor' jackup rig explodes while drilling an exploration well for Chevron; 2 workers dead; Reuters news report alleges worker evacuation requests were ignored by Chevron; witness alleges Chevron also ignored rig engineer advise to stop drilling and evacuate staff.NigeriaReutersDeaths, Negligence, Occupational Hazard
16/02/2005
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Service stations operating in 1990s released large amounts of gasoline containing MTBE - potential carcinogen - nearby water wells, significantly contributing to Charnock Sub-basin drinking water problem. Replacing Santa Monica drinking water $3 million/year & $1.5 million investigation costs & cleanup costs over $200 million.Santa Monica, CA, United StatesUS Environmental Protection Agency, (2)Negligence, Pollution
26/09/1989ChevronUS OSHA fines Chevron for willfully failing to provide protective equipment to employees at Richmond refinery despite requests since early 1980s - $877,000.Richmond, VA, United StatesThe Washington PostNegligence, Occupational Hazard