Companies With Plants in or Near Lake Charles, LA
- Our plant and refinery explosion attorney in Lake Charles is committed to serving the unique needs of explosion injury victims. Plants and refineries near Lake Charles, LA, include:
- Westlake Chemical: Makers of polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride, ethylene-vinyl acetate, and acrylate resins
- Sasol Chemical Complex: Makers of chemicals, energy solutions, and Sasol ecoFT
- LyondellBasell Polyolefins Plant: Makers of chemicals, polymers, and fuels
- W.R Grace & Co.: Makers of anti-corrosive pigments, silica, and chemical catalysts
- Geo Specialty Chemicals: Makers of water treatment chemicals, adhesives, and solvents
- Rain CII Carbon: Makers of raw materials used to produce carbon products
- PPG Industries: Makers of paint, coatings, and specialized materials
- Calcasieu Refining Co.: Makers of crude oil and truck loading and unloading racks
- Phillips 66: Makers of renewable fuel, batteries, carbon capture, and hydrogen
- Grey Rock Resources: Owns and operates chemical storage facilities
If you or someone you love was injured at one of these locations, our team at Laborde Earles can fight for you and take on the company and/or their insurer, no matter how big or small.
Steps Chemical Plants Can Take to Prevent Explosions
Victims of plant and refinery explosions can suffer injuries like burns, broken bones, organ damage, traumatic brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Because of the high risk of injury, plants and refineries require stringent safety measures to protect owners, workers, third-party vendors, service technicians, and others who are in and around that facility. Safety measures that prevent explosions include:
- Adopting and implementing safe work habits
- Enforcing OSHA’s safety restrictions and guidelines
- Maintaining proper chemical and material storage
- Appropriate employee training and supervision
Worker safety, safety training posters, and timely cleaning to avoid small fires, sparks, and debris accumulation can also help prevent workplace hazards. If none of these were implemented in your plant and you were injured, we can help.
