OSHA Closely Analyzing Data From Refinery NEP; Many Sites In Country Inspected

A top OSHA official says the agency is closely analyzing data gathered from recently wrapped-up inspections under its refinery National Emphasis Program (NEP), and has inspected many refineries throughout the country under the special inspection program. Jordan Barab, OSHA deputy assistant secretary, provided the latest on the refinery NEP when discussing, in a conference call with reporters, the agency's deal with BP Products North America under which it settled all but 30 out of hundreds of citations issued against the petroleum company arising out of inspections that followed the deadly Mar