Mont Belvieu, TX — A major explosion and fire erupted at an industrial plant in Mont Belvieu on Monday morning, leaving three workers injured and prompting an emergency response across Chambers County. The incident occurred near SH-146, where crews worked quickly to contain the blaze and treat the injured.
What Happened in Mont Belvieu
According to officials, the explosion occurred at the ONEOK plant, which processes natural gas liquids in the Mont Belvieu energy corridor. Witnesses reported a loud blast followed by heavy smoke visible for miles.
- Three workers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Emergency responders quickly secured the area, and no public evacuation was required.
- The cause of the explosion remains under investigation by state and federal safety officials.
Industrial Accidents Along the Texas Gulf Coast
Explosions like this one in Mont Belvieu serve as a stark reminder of the daily risks faced by refinery, plant, and terminal workers along the Texas Gulf Coast. From Baytown and Deer Park to Corpus Christi and Port Arthur, hardworking men and women in refineries, ports, and petrochemical facilities often face unsafe conditions, outdated equipment, or inadequate training — all of which can lead to devastating injuries.
When safety procedures fail or employers cut corners, injured workers have rights under Texas law and federal maritime and longshore acts.
How Gilman & Allison, LLP Helps Injured Industrial and Maritime Workers
At Gilman & Allison, LLP, we represent injured workers and their families across the Houston Ship Channel, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Galveston, and Corpus Christi. Our attorneys are experienced in handling complex industrial and maritime injury claims — including:
- Refinery and plant explosions
- Pipeline, tank, and compressor failures
- Chemical exposure and burns
- Longshore and harbor worker injuries (LHWCA claims)
- Offshore and Jones Act seaman injuries
- Wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases
We fight to hold negligent companies and third-party contractors accountable and help workers recover full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Contact Our Texas Explosion Injury Lawyers
If you or a loved one was injured in the Mont Belvieu plant explosion or another industrial accident along the Texas Gulf Coast, contact Gilman & Allison, LLP today. Our team has decades of experience protecting the rights of injured longshoremen, refinery employees, and offshore workers.
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