Posted on February 16, 2011 by Bryan Fears

Natural Gas Plant Erupts in Explosion

 A natural gas plant operated by the Houston-based Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), a publicly traded company, erupted in an explosion last week, causing a fire that could be seen for more than a dozen miles away. While no injuries were reported or evacuations required, state highway 146 was shut down.

 

Natural gas plants and oil refineries are notoriously susceptible to explosions and fires. On many occasions, explosions and fires are the result of preventable risks. Too often, negligent companies fail to properly safeguard against their product’s combustibility. If you are injured during your work at a natural gas plant or oil refinery, call the injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience, our expertise is courtroom tested! Give us a call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Posted on June 8, 2010 by Bryan Fears

Five injured in explosion in restaurant

Five people were injured in a gas explosion in a Mexican restaurant in Gainesville, Texas.  Three women, a young girl and a toddler are being treated at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas for burns.  One victim is in critical condition, while the other four are in serious condition.  The natural gas explosion occurred in the restaurant's kitchen.  Investigations continue. 

If you have been injured on business premises or on someone else's property, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and/or pain and suffering and other damage.  Call the experienced attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today at 1.866.705.7584 to discuss your case.

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Posted on May 6, 2010 by Bryan Fears

Explosion at Texas refinery injures many

An 18-wheeler being loaded with fuel exploded yesterday at a refinery in San Antonio.  The tanker truck was at the AGE Refining Inc. fueling station when the incident occurred.  The initial explosion set off a chain-reaction of several smaller explosions.  Firefighters worked for six hours battling the blaze, shutting off valves and cooling down tanks in an effort to prevent the fires from spreading. 

One man was critically burned in the incident, while numerous workers at the refinery were also injured. 

Residents living near the refinery were evacuated.  The explosions and fires sent a plume of black smoke over San Antonio's east side that lasted for much of the day while the fires burned themselves out.  Smoke was visible up to 40 miles away. 

Investigators do not yet know what caused the blast. 

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