What the records say
- When
- 23 Mar 2005
- Kind
- Industrial accident
- Coordinates
- 29.37° N, 94.94° W
- Description
- 2005 deadly refinery plant accident
- Deaths
- 15
Texas City refinery explosion
2005 deadly refinery accident
On March 23, 2005, a hydrocarbon vapor cloud ignited and violently exploded at the isomerization process unit of the BP-owned oil refinery in Texas City, Texas. The explosion resulted in the death of 15 workers, 180 injuries and severe damage to the refinery. All the fatalities were contractors working out of temporary buildings located close to the unit to support turnaround activities.
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