There was an explosion at the Westlake Chemical South Plant in Sulphur, Louisiana on January 26, 2022. Reports indicate an Ethylene Dichloride storage tank exploded at the plant. Ethylene Dichloride is a chemical used in the production of plastic and vinyl products, which is certified as a human carcinogen by the EPA. A shelter-in-place was ordered for nearby residents and schools following the explosion. Six workers at the facility were injured in the explosion, with five being taken to local hospitals for treatment. The explosion remains under investigation.
There have been a number of incidents at industrial and chemical plants. There was an explosion at a construction materials plant in Hampshire, Illinois on January 21, 2022. Two workers were injured in an explosion at a steel plant near Detroit, Michigan on January 19, 2022. A massive fire broke out at a plastics plant in Wharton, Texas on January 9, 2022.
Plants can pose significant dangers both to workers and to the general public. When dangerous work is involved, extra precautions must be taken, especially when catastrophic fires or explosions can occur.
Those touched by an industrial accident should know their legal rights and remedies, and act quickly to preserve them. Our attorneys have extensive experience in cases involving industrial and plant personal injury and wrongful death, including those caused by fires and explosions. The firm has experience in courts across the country and the skills needed to represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or as a result of a plant explosion, or been seriously injured.
The experienced attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was a victim of a fire or explosion at a plant. Please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or 877-678-5864 to learn more about your legal rights.