On March 23, 2005, a hydrocarbon vapor cloud explosion occurred at the isomerization process unit at BP's Texas City Refinery in Texas City, Texas, killing 15 workers and injuring more than 170 others.

Prepare a short report or PowerPoint presentation describing:

(a) The steps leading up to the reported disaster.

(b) A list of root cause(s) of the reported disaster.

(c) The ethical dilemma inherent in the reported disaster because a choice between at least two alternatives had to be made.

(d) An additional good alternative that could have either prevented the disaster or reduced the severity of its consequences.