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A large chemical plant on FM 1127 exploded in Shepherd, Texas, on Wednesday morning, November 7, injuring at least one worker and forcing San Jacinto County residents to shelter in place, according to the Houston Chronicle.
This situation is still unfolding just north of Houston, with a plume of black smoke heading toward the Livingston area and the effects of the chemical in the air currently unknown.
One Employee Injured in Shepherd, Texas Chemical Plant Explosion
Also unknown at this time is what caused the chemical plant explosion. But at least one worker is reportedly injured with burns and is in stable condition at Memorial.
San Jacinto County Emergency Management alerted the public about the fire via Facebook around 9 a.m. Local authorities have since closed off Highway 59 and other nearby roads, which backed up traffic all the way into Montgomery County. A private school was also evacuated.
Authorities urge residents who live near Highway 59, from Goodrich to Leggett, to shelter in place and turn off HVAC systems in homes and businesses as soon as possible.
Our team of Undefeated Chemical Plant Explosion Lawyers continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as additional information becomes available.
What Makes Chemical Plant Explosions So Dangerous?
The presence of flammable hydrocarbons, heavy equipment, and other hazardous materials can make plants and refineries dangerous places to work for workers and contractors across the country who rely on these jobs to support themselves and their families.
But as our team of experienced plant injury lawyers knows well: Many of the accidents that occur at chemical plants would have been prevented if the owner followed basic safety procedures and focused more on safety than profit.
The common causes of fires and explosions we continue to see at these dangerous facilities include:
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Our Undefeated Texas Chemical Plant Explosion Lawyers continue to follow developments related to the chemical plant explosion in Shepherd and will post additional updates if new information becomes available.
Having won Billions in Verdicts and Settlements – including the Largest Oilfield Burn Settlement in U.S. History – for accident victims throughout Texas, Louisiana, and across the United States, our plant explosion attorneys have the resources and knowledge to hold negligent corporations accountable and ensure injured workers and their families receive the maximum compensation possible for all of their injuries and losses.
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