Workplace Accident Prompts Investigation

A worker has been injured at the BP refinery in south Los Angeles County, prompting the authorities to investigate the safety of fellow workers.

According to fire Inspector Quvondo Johnson of Los Angeles County, an industrial accident was called in at the BP refinery. Although details are limited at this time, officials have said that the man worked on a rail loading facility, and no hazardous chemicals were released in the accident. At this time, the company is withholding the name of the victim until the next of kin has been notified.

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