Operation Focus: investigation into oil refinery tragedy continues
Operation Focus: Anniversary Press Release | Dyfed Powys Police | Heddlu Dyfed Powys
The fire and explosion at the Valero (formerly Chevron) Oil Refinery, Rhoscrowther, Pembrokeshire, which occurred on the 2nd of June 2011, in which four workers were tragically killed and another seriously injured, reaches its one year anniversary on Saturday 2nd June.
The investigation into the cause of the incident by Dyfed Powys Police and the Health and safety executive, who have a dedicated investigation team, continues.
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, enquiries have been made with in excess of 1,800 potential witnesses with over 200 providing statements to date.
The fire and explosion at the Valero (formerly Chevron) Oil Refinery, Rhoscrowther, Pembrokeshire, which occurred on the 2nd of June 2011, in which four workers were tragically killed and another seriously injured, reaches its one year anniversary on Saturday 2nd June.
The investigation into the cause of the incident by Dyfed Powys Police and the Health and safety executive, who have a dedicated investigation team, continues.
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, enquiries have been made with in excess of 1,800 potential witnesses with over 200 providing statements to date.
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