In a chemical plant or refinery, even a small accident can have catastrophic results. From disasters that can affect entire cities to life-altering and fatal injuries, chemical plant and refinery employees face a number of significant dangers, including:

• Fires and explosions: Many of the chemicals handled by plants and refineries are highly flammable and their use comes with the risk that they may cause fires or explosions. Typically, worn, dated, or otherwise unserviced equipment is involved in chemical plant fires and explosions.
• Exposure to hazardous substances: Many of the chemicals handled at plants and refineries are completely unsafe for human exposure. Should you come into contact with a hazardous substance, the results can be catastrophic—both at the moment of contact and years after the fact.
• Slips and falls: As a fast-paced, high-stress work environment, plants and refinery employees can easily find themselves in precarious situations. But unlike a regular work environment, slipping and falling in a chemical plant or refinery can have drastic consequences beyond the physical impact of the fall—especially if the accident occurs near chemical containers or sensitive equipment.

Plant and refinery accidents can have big consequences both for plant employees and unsuspecting residents who happen to live in close proximity to the plant, particularly in the event of an explosion.

Due to the high flammability and highly toxic nature of the substances being handled, plant accidents have a variety of severe effects, including:

• Severe or fatal burns: Whether by contributing to a fire or through direct contact with the skin, chemicals can cause severe third-degree burns.
• Brain injuries: In some cases, direct exposure to toxic substances can permanently harm the brain in ways that cause mental disabilities that can make work or normal activity all but impossible.
• Respiratory illness: Inhaling toxic fumes due to an explosion or improper storage of harmful chemicals can result in lung impairment and illness.
• Cancers: Exposure to toxic chemicals can contribute to the development of certain cancers including lung cancer, bladder cancer, and mesothelioma.

The plant explosion lawyers in Houston at Mithoff Law know how devastating a plant or refinery accident can be to victims and their families. We know how uncertain the future can seem in the wake of such a devastating accident and that you likely have many questions. At our firm, we strive to ease these burdens.

We offer the strategic advantage that comes with decades of experience and a small but professional team. Call a plant explosions lawyer at Mithoff Law today at 713-654-1122 or request a free consultation online.