There was a deadly accident at Energy Transfer’s Terminal in Nederland, Texas on January 29, 2024. The contractor worker fell from scaffolding at the facility, resulting in a head injury. The victim has been identified as Franklyn Aguiar, of Dayton, Texas. The incident remains under investigation at this time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this tragic fall.
There have been a number of incidents at industrial and manufacturing plants. There was a deadly industrial accident in Bromley, Kentucky on December 14, 2023. There was a deadly accident in Centertown, Kentucky on December 20, 2023. There was a fire and explosion at a Tradebe Environmental hazardous waste plant in Bridgeport, Connecticut on December 29, 2023. Two teenagers were burned in an explosion at an Exxon gas station in Rogers, Texas on January 18, 2024.
Refineries and industrial facilities can pose significant dangers both to workers and to the general public. When dangerous work is involved, extra precautions must be taken, especially when fires and explosions can occur. Equipment must be properly inspected and maintained to ensure that accidents do not occur and that hardworking Americans are not hurt.
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 equipment malfunctioning. 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 an 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 an accident at a plant or refinery. Please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or to learn more about your legal rights.