ExxonMobil Receives National Safety Council Award (not a joke)

[kpete]

With Mayflower, Arkansas struggling to deal with the 84,000 gallons of crude that began running through its streets last week, ExxonMobil has been made the recipient of the National Safety Council's Green Cross for Safety medal.

The group praised Exxon and its corporate bosses for "comprehensive commitment to safety excellence." No mention was made of the developing Arkansas disaster.

"It is evident that ExxonMobil is committed to excellence in safety, security, health and environmental performance," council president Janet Froetscher said while presenting the award to ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson. "This organization is a wonderful example of the role corporations can play in preventing injuries and saving lives," she added.

An ExxonMobil press-release described the cleanup operations and the effect on the wildlife of the area.

“Fourteen dead ducks, one dead nutria and two dead turtles have been recovered,” said ExxonMobil, adding that a beaver and a muskrat had also been affected.


more, plus video:
http://rt.com/usa/mayflower-spill-cleanup-video-410/
http://news.yahoo.com/exxonmobil-receives-national-safety-council-award-215800494.html

[Frustratedlady]

1. It would have been refreshing to hear the recipient say...

"Thank you for presenting ExxonMobil with this prestigious award, but in light of our publicly-known screw-ups and clean-ups, we will have to request that this be given to a company that knows how to operate for the good of the country. It sure ain't us!"

How many spills/eruptions/clean-ups has Exxon had to date?

How many have they actually paid for?