Wales Online 28 May 2012
Two employees of global oil giant Chevron have been interviewed in relation to offences of gross negligence manslaughter following an explosion at a Pembrokeshire oil refinery which killed four people, police announced today
This Saturday will mark exactly one year since the blast at the Valero (formerly Chevron) oil plant in Rhoscrowther.
An investigation in to the cause of the explosion, which occurred in a 730 cubic metre storage tank, is ongoing and is being conducted by Dyfed-Powys Police and also a dedicated team at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Dyfed-Powys Police said in a statement today: “As the investigation has progressed, two individuals employed by Chevron have been interviewed under caution in relation to offences of gross negligence manslaughter.
“This has taken place as part of the wider investigation therefore no conclusions should be drawn at this stage. In addition, inquiries have been made with in excess of 1,800 potential witnesses with over 200 providing statements to date.
“Due to the complex nature of the inquiry, additional detailed investigative work continues to be undertaken by specialist staff from the Health and Safety Laboratory. The investigation is also being supported by specialist lawyers from the Crown Prosecution Service and HSE.”
Two employees of global oil giant Chevron have been interviewed in relation to offences of gross negligence manslaughter following an explosion at a Pembrokeshire oil refinery which killed four people, police announced today
This Saturday will mark exactly one year since the blast at the Valero (formerly Chevron) oil plant in Rhoscrowther.
An investigation in to the cause of the explosion, which occurred in a 730 cubic metre storage tank, is ongoing and is being conducted by Dyfed-Powys Police and also a dedicated team at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Dyfed-Powys Police said in a statement today: “As the investigation has progressed, two individuals employed by Chevron have been interviewed under caution in relation to offences of gross negligence manslaughter.
“This has taken place as part of the wider investigation therefore no conclusions should be drawn at this stage. In addition, inquiries have been made with in excess of 1,800 potential witnesses with over 200 providing statements to date.
“Due to the complex nature of the inquiry, additional detailed investigative work continues to be undertaken by specialist staff from the Health and Safety Laboratory. The investigation is also being supported by specialist lawyers from the Crown Prosecution Service and HSE.”
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