High Accident Rate for Louisiana’s Refineries Reported -- Occupational Health & Safety: A new report says Louisiana's 17 refineries reported 301 accidents to the state of Louisiana during 2011. The data come from self reports that have been criticized for underestimating actual releases; even so, they show more than 1 million pounds of toxicants into the air and some 1.3 million gallons into the state's water and soil.
"This report offers a window into what is really going on at Louisiana's refineries. They help our union make the case for how unsafe this industry can be.
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