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A tragic scaffolding collapse at the Port Arthur LNG plant construction site in Jefferson County claimed the lives of two workers and seriously injured three others early Tuesday morning.
Zehl & Associates is proud to represent three of the victims of this preventable and devastating incident, including the family of two of the workers who were tragically killed. Our Houston Refinery Accident Lawyers are already investigating the collapse and will devote whatever it takes to ensure our client receives the justice they deserve.
Fatal Scaffolding Collapse at Future Sempra & ConocoPhillips Plant Site
The collapse occurred around 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, at the Port Arthur LNG facility on South Gulfway Drive in the Sabine Pass area. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the scaffolding gave way, causing two workers to tragically fall to their deaths. A third worker who fell survived but later succumbed to his injuries.
Two additional workers were also hospitalized with injuries sustained in the collapse.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched an on-site investigation. The cause of the collapse has not yet been determined.
About Port Arthur LNG
The Port Arthur LNG project is a $13 billion natural gas liquefaction and export terminal being developed by Sempra Infrastructure in partnership with ConocoPhillips. The project is currently under construction and is expected to employ nearly 5,000 workers.
Construction is being carried out by Bechtel Energy Inc., a global engineering, procurement, and construction firm contracted by Sempra.
Scaffolding Accidents Are Preventable
Scaffolding plays a vital role in the construction and maintenance of industrial facilities like refineries and LNG terminals. But when safety protocols are ignored or corners are cut, the results can be deadly.
In our experience handling some of the largest and most catastrophic industrial accidents in U.S. history, scaffolding collapses are almost always preventable. Sadly, ConocoPhillips has a history of preventable accidents, including incidents where safety violations and corporate negligence led to serious injuries and loss of life.
Two of the most recent include the April 2024 fire at a Phillips 66 refinery near Borger, TX that injured six workers. And in July 2018, a worker tragically died at the Alliance Refinery in Louisiana after falling into a coolant tower.
Common causes of scaffolding accident often include:
- Structural failures and defective components
- Improper assembly or installation
- Overloading and unsafe weight distribution
- Inadequate worker training and supervision
- Poor maintenance and inspection practices
- Violations of OSHA and industry safety standards
Employers and contractors have a legal obligation to protect their workers by adhering to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and industry best practices. When they fail to do so and workers are seriously injured or tragically killed, our Houston work injury lawyers are there to hold them accountable.
Injured at the Port Arthur LNG Facility? Call 1-888-603-3636 for a Free Consult
Our Houston Refinery Accident Lawyers continue to monitor the devastating scaffolding collapse at Port Arthur LNG, and will provide updates as they become available. Having set records for accident victims in connection with the most catastrophic plant, refinery and workplace accidents in history, we have seen the extraordinary lengths that companies will go to avoid responsibility when workers and contractors are seriously injured and killed — and we are committed to ensuring they’re held fully accountable.
If you or a loved one was injured at the Port Arthur LNG facility, contact our Houston Refinery Injury Attorneys for a free consultation at 1-888-603-3636 or send us a confidential email through our Contact Us form.
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