Six-figure fine for ExxonMobil over leaks at Fife chemical plant
ExxonMobil Chemical has been fined £267,000 after health and safety inspectors found corroded pipes had resulted in five leaks of flammable gas at its Fife Ethylene Plant.
An investigation by Health & Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors found the company’s arrangements for inspection of insulated pipework were not adequate and resulted in five known leaks of extremely flammable hydrocarbons at the natural gas processing plant operated by the company at Mossmorran.
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