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Conagra Foods Slim Jim Plant Explosion

Families of ConAgra Foods/Slim Jim Plant Employees In Need of Assistance In the Wake of Garner, N.C. Explosion

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GARNER, NORTH CAROLINA – Our nation was shocked and saddened upon learning of Tuesday’s (June 9) explosion at the ConAgra Foods/Slim Jim Plant located in Garner, North Carolina. We extend our sincere condolences to the families of workers killed or injured during this tragedy. Having worked with a large number of those injured at BP’s Texas City explosion, the experienced and committed refinery explosion attorneys at Zehl & Associates, LLP understand the far-reaching effects of such a devastating occurrence and are prepared to assist the victims and their loved ones in any way possible.

The explosion at the ConAgra Foods plant, known to many as the Slim Jim factory, has claimed 3 lives and is responsible for more than 40 injuries. There were 300 workers at the Slim Jim plant when the explosion took place Tuesday morning. Four of the plant’s employees are being treated for severe burns, while others have been hospitalized for other serious injuries.

Joint local and federal investigative teams composed of personnel from the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) are currently investigating the source and cause of the explosion, which blew down a wall and part of the roof at the 500,000 square-foot facility.

Zehl & Associates is comprised of experienced refinery explosion attorneys dedicated to assisting families distressed by the devastating effects of tragic work place injuries and deaths. Our law firm has worked with hundreds of refinery and plant explosion victims across the country, helping them with their medical expenses and earnestly protecting their legal rights so that they can focus on resuming their lives.

Working and residing in one of our nation’s largest port and industrial based cities, the trial attorneys at Zehl & Associates have first-hand knowledge of the intricate legal matters affecting your families, and stand ready to assist with your physical and financial recovery.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured as a result of the ConAgra Foods/Slim Jim Plant explosion, we encourage you to immediately consult an experienced attorney who will assist you with financial, medical and personal recovery. To begin your free initial consultation today, contact us via our toll-free hotline.

We are committed to helping you and your loved ones through these emotionally and financially challenging times and are prepared to devote whatever resources are necessary to doing so.