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Originally Posted by csquare
Heather Browne, a KBR spokeswoman, said the company had not seen the report and would not comment on the contents. But she said in an e-mail that while Maseth's death was tragic the company maintains it is not responsible. She said KBR informed the military of the absence of grounding and bonding in the structure nine months before Maseth's death.
"Prior to that incident, the military never directed KBR to repair, upgrade or improve the grounding system in the building in which Maseth resided, nor was KBR directed to perform any preventative maintenance at this facility," Browne said.
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Ms. Browne's remark would have people believe that death is an acceptable "level of service."
Ms. Browne's comment is at variance with KBR's (alleged) values as an engineering firm. Those values, available
here, were all the guidance KBR needed to address the issues without being asked, directed, or paid.
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Our values solidify who we are and what we believe. KBR's values are:* Uncompromising commitment to Health, Safety and Environment
* An open relationship with our employees based on mutual trust, respect and success
* Transparency, Accountability and Discipline in our business
* Best in class Risk Awareness
* Integrity in all we do
* Financial Responsibility to our stakeholders
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Those members of the KBR team (including subcontractors as well as Ms. Browne) should have the opportunity to shower in the exact same conditions as the servicemen who have perished from their decision not to do their jobs.