There was a deadly construction accident at the Beaumont Clean Ammonia Plant in Jefferson County, Texas on October 3, 2024. According to reports, a construction contractor died in a 60-70 foot fall at the facility Thursday morning. At the time, the worker was in a tank. The victim has been identified as Cameron Powell of Vidor, Texas. The plant is owned by Woodside Energy, and operated by OCI. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this deadly incident.
Tragically, there have been a number of recent deaths and injuries on construction projects. There was a crane collapse on a residential project in Little River, South Carolina on September 3, 2024. There was a boom lift accident in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 6, 2024. A worker drowned on the Manadas Wastewater Treatment Plant construction project in Laredo, Texas on September 12, 2024. A worker was crushed while operating an excavator in Spartanburg County, South Carolina on September 24, 2024.
Despite being a vital part of the economy, construction projects often pose severe hazards both to construction workers and to the general public if precautions are not taken. Each construction project poses its own unique risks and hazards based on the work being done. Risks that may present themselves during a project must be carefully evaluated before the job begins.
Our experienced lawyers have handled personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits of all kinds and have the skills needed to represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or those who have been seriously hurt. The experienced construction personal injury and wrongful death 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 work site.
Our lawyers have represented numerous workers who have sustained serious and catastrophic injuries on a job site as a result of the negligence of another party. There are strict and short time limits on making claims, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or to learn more about your legal rights.