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An offshore contractor tragically lost his life when a natural gas pipeline exploded off the coast of Venice, Louisiana, over the weekend.
Natural Gas Pipeline Exploded Near South Pass
The Louisiana State Police Emergency Services Unit received reports of an explosion and fire shortly after 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17th. Initially unaccounted for, the contractor was operating aboard a 17-foot mud boat near South Pass. According to media reports, he was working on an offshore natural gas pipeline owned by Houston, Texas-based Whitney Oil and Gas when it exploded.
The U.S. Coast Guard New Orleans Sector led a joint search effort for the contractor. Sadly, the man’s remains were recovered shortly after 10:00 a.m. on Sunday in the vicinity of the explosion by the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Department.
No other injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
Whitney Oil and Gas Pipeline Explosion Under Investigation
The resulting fire was still burning as of Sunday morning. All gas pipelines in the area were blocked so the blaze could burn itself out. According to the state police, initial air quality tests showed no threat to the public.
The deceased worker has since been identified as a 41-year-old man originally from St. Charles, Louisiana. He was a contractor with Petroleum Co-Ordinators Inc. and leaves behind a fiancée and six children.
It’s unclear what caused the Whitny Oil and Gas pipeline explosion, and the incident remains under investigation. So far, the company has not commented publicly on the contractor’s death.
What to Do After an Offshore Pipeline Explosion or Accident
If you were hurt or lost a loved one in an offshore pipeline accident or explosion, you can’t count on the company to take care of you and your family, no matter what they promise. In all likelihood, they’ve already hired a team of high-powered attorneys and are preparing to do everything possible to avoid responsibility and pay you as little as possible, even if that means:
- Destroying or “losing” critical evidence proving the company was at fault.
- Seeking conflicting statements from workers or “outside experts” to deflect blame
- Attempting to limit your financial recovery to workers’ compensation benefits.
- Hiring private investigators to follow, photograph, record video, and monitor your social media posts in a bid to gather evidence against you.
- Pressuring you to accept an inadequate settlement offer that doesn’t provide full compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.
To avoid making a mistake that could potentially cost you and your family MILLIONS of dollars, under no circumstances should you speak with the company’s claims adjuster, provide a recorded statement, sign anything, or accept any payment or settlement offer until you’ve had a chance to talk with an experienced offshore injury lawyer with a track record of representing explosion victims against the largest maritime, pipeline, and drilling companies in the world.
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