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It admitted two breaches of the Health and Safety Act and one of causing damage to the environment by polluting water after the blast, which injured 43 people in December 2005.
The explosion measured 2.4 on the Richter scale and lead to huge fires in 23 oil fuel tanks at the site.
In March 2009, the High Court announced that Total would have to pay compensation to householders and businesses which had been affected by the incident, with claims amounting to £750 million.
That decision is due to be appealed next year.
After the company had pleaded guilty to the breaches, the Conservative MP for Hemel Hempstead, Mike Penning, applauded the result.
Speaking to the Guardian, he said: "I am thrilled that common sense has prevailed and that Total has pleaded guilty to the very serious charges against them."
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Total pleads guilty to Buncefield health and safety breaches
Oil company Total has pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches in relation to the Buncefield oil depot explosion.It admitted two breaches of the Health and Safety Act and one of causing damage to the environment by polluting water after the blast, which injured 43 people in December 2005.
The explosion measured 2.4 on the Richter scale and lead to huge fires in 23 oil fuel tanks at the site.
In March 2009, the High Court announced that Total would have to pay compensation to householders and businesses which had been affected by the incident, with claims amounting to £750 million.
That decision is due to be appealed next year.
After the company had pleaded guilty to the breaches, the Conservative MP for Hemel Hempstead, Mike Penning, applauded the result.
Speaking to the Guardian, he said: "I am thrilled that common sense has prevailed and that Total has pleaded guilty to the very serious charges against them."
Quantum Risk Management are leading Health and Safety Consultants
Posted on 16/11/2009
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