BLAINE, Wash. — Three people were injured in an “incident” at the BP Cherry Point refinery in Blaine, WA on Saturday, according to BP.
The nature of the “incident” is unclear.
Initially, a BP spokesperson said that four people were injured, but issued a follow-up statement to say that three people were hurt.
The extent of their injuries is unknown.
They were taken to a hospital and have since been treated and released.
All other staff were accounted for.
“Our primary concern remains the well-being of these individuals, along with the safety of our workforce and the community. We are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the incident. The incident was contained this morning and did not pose a risk to the surrounding community,” the BP spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said the incident was contained and that there was no risk to the surrounding community
BP operates refineries in Cherry Point, Washington, and Whiting, Indiana, “playing a key role in powering regional transportation networks. Our US refineries represent about 40% of bp’s global refining capacity, producing the energy people need for everyday life,” the company wrote on its website.