Undefeated Louisiana Plant Explosion Lawyers
On Monday, September 2nd, a damaged tank at the Smitty’s Supply site in Roseland, Louisiana, over-pressurized and exploded—rocking the community yet again, just two weeks after the chemical plant’s devastating explosion and fire.
Cleanup crews had been working nonstop to contain the site, but this dangerous setback comes as tensions grow in Roseland and surrounding areas over mounting safety and public health concerns. While no injuries were reported in this latest blast, thousands of families and hundreds of workers continue to pay the price for the company’s failures.
One of the Worst Environmental Disasters in Louisiana History
The initial August 22nd explosion forced thousands of residents within a mile of the site to evacuate and immediately shuttered operations, leaving more than 400 workers suddenly and permanently without jobs.
Nearly two weeks later, officials still haven’t fully contained the fire, stalling the investigation and prolonging exposure to toxic substances in the air, water, and soil. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has only recently reported the fire to be “98% contained,” but containment is far from resolution.
Oily Residue & Toxic Soot Blanket Tangipahoa Parish
The blast scattered tar-like oily droplets across communities as far as 20 miles away, coating homes, cars, yards, and even swimming pools — and leaving residents to clean up alone with little guidance from officials beyond general hygiene precautions such as washing outdoor surfaces and thoroughly washing hands.
Toxicology tests confirm the soot contains cancer-causing nitrobenzene, arsenic, chromium, barium, lead, and other hazardous substances. Federal officials insist there’s “no imminent threat,” but these chemicals can be absorbed directly through the skin and are especially dangerous to children and pregnant women.
Families desperate to clean their properties are unknowingly putting themselves at even greater risk—while getting little to no answers from regulators or Smitty’s Supply.
Over 2.5 Million Gallons of Petrochemicals Pollute Local Waterways
The EPA has deployed containment booms along a 50-mile stretch of the Tangipahoa River and removed millions of gallons of contaminated oil, grease, and wastewater. Yet two weeks after the initial explosion, residents downstream continue to smell petroleum, report nausea and headaches, and watch oil pool along riverbanks all the way into Pontchatoula—30 miles away.
Local residents and environmental experts have warned the toxic spill may already have reached Lake Pontchartrain, but the EPA has been slow to release its findings.
“The oil has never stopped coming past my house,” Pontchatoula resident Jay Griggs told local news affiliate Fox 8 Live. “You can still see the sheen. It looks like gasoline on top of the water.”
Health Risks from Toxic Chemical Exposure
Exposure to the toxins released in the Smitty’s Supply disaster can cause immediate symptoms and lead to lasting, even permanent, health consequences.
Common symptoms and impacts include:
- Headaches, nausea, and dizziness
- Breathing difficulties and chest tightness
- Skin and eye irritation
Long-term health risks include:
- Neurological damage
- Developmental delays in children
- Reproductive complications
- Increased risk of cancer
Because of these dangers, it is critical for anyone experiencing symptoms after the explosion to seek medical treatment right away — both to protect their health and to document exposure that could have lasting consequences.
Fighting for Workers, Families & Communities Devastated by Smitty’s Supply Explosion
Our Louisiana Plant Explosion Lawyers have already filed suit on behalf of a contractor who suffered injuries, serious breathing problems, and toxic exposure after the August 22nd blast.
We know exactly what petrochemical companies and their insurers will try to do next — avoid responsibility, delay answers, and attempt to pay victims as little as possible. Families who have already lost so much should never be left to shoulder the financial and emotional burdens of a disaster that could—and should—have been prevented.
We refuse to let that happen.
When you choose us, you choose a team with an unwavering commitment to holding companies fully accountable and securing the maximum recovery for every client:
- Billions Won for accident victims across Louisiana, Texas, and the United States
- Record-Setting Verdicts and Settlements after the worst industrial explosions in U.S. history
- Proven Track Record Against the Largest Petrochemical Corporations who will stop at nothing to deny responsibility and shortchange victims
- Undefeated Trial Lawyers with the resources, reputation, and results to take on any company and not only win, but set records.
- With You Every Step of the Way, connecting clients with top medical specialists to ensure the best treatment, covering necessary expenses while their case is pending, and providing 24/7 support to make sure they never face this process alone
We are the team that stands up, fights back, and makes sure you and your family recover the compensation and justice you deserve.
Undefeated Louisiana Plant Explosion Lawyers: 1-888-603-3636 for a Free Consult
With decades of experience and Billions won across Texas, Louisiana, and the United States, our undefeated Plant & Refinery Explosion Lawyers have recovered some of the largest record-setting verdicts and settlements after the worst industrial disasters in history — and we will fight just as hard for your family.
If you or a loved one were harmed in the Smitty’s Supply flash fire, call us for your free consultation at 1-888-603-3636 or send us a confidential email through our Contact Us form.
All consultations are free and confidential, and you won’t pay us a dime unless we win your case.
Helpful Resources for Those Impacted by the Smitty’s Supply Disaster
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPAs) Smitty’s Plant Fire Hub Site: Updates on containment, cleanup, and air/water quality testing
- Louisiana Poison Center: Guidance if you believe you’ve been exposed to toxic chemicals
- Louisiana Department of Health: Public health alerts and local assistance for residents experiencing symptoms of exposure
- Tangipahoa Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness: Community updates, evacuation guidance, and recovery support