3 Injured In Texas Chemical Plant Explosion

Two employees and one contractor were injured this morning in a TPC Group chemical plant explosion near Port Neches, Texas, about 95 miles east of Houston. People living near the plant have been evacuated. 

Details of the Port Neches Plant Explosion

The initial blast happened Wednesday morning at approximately 1 a.m. with 27 people on-site, according to multiple reports. All three individuals injured were airlifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. 

Approximately 12 hours later, a second blast rocked the facility. Reports indicate the fire is still not contained and black debris has been seen floating in the air surrounding the explosion site. According to a TPC Group Statement, air monitoring is being conducted and officials warn residents not to touch the floating debris.

A History of EPA Violations at TPC Group Port Neches Plant

Several news outlets are reporting that TPC Plant has a long history of “high priority” environmental violations in the past decade, resulting in more than $275,000 in penalties.

According to KHOU11 report, the plant has been in non-compliant for 12 separate quarters over the last 3 years, and has received 7 formal enforcement actions over the last 5 years. 

Contact an Experienced Workplace Injury Attorney

Thomas J. Henry has been handling workplace accidents and explosion injury and death cases for more than 25 years. If you or a loved one have been injured in the TPC Plant explosion or any workplace accident, contact Thomas J. Henry. Our experienced personal injury attorneys are available 24/7, nights and weekends to hear your claim. We offer free legal consultations and will not charge anything unless we win your case. Explosion injuries are serious, and you deserve compensation to help get your back on your feet.

Our firm has offices in Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Austin, serving clients across Texas and nationwide. Call us today for a free case review.

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