Shell UK admits health and safety breaches after Norfolk gas explosion
Written by terry on May 5, 2011 at 09:21
Shell UK has pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches which lead to an explosion in 2008 at the Bacton Gas Terminal in Norfolk. The Environment Agency and the Health and Safety Executive brought the joint prosecution.
The company admitted to breaching 2 Health and Safety Regulations and 5 areas of environmental legislation. No one was injured in the accident.
The company will be sentenced on 16th June at Norfolk Crown Court.
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