Texas Explosion Lawyer

An explosion at a sugar refinery in Port Wentworth, Ga. about 7 PM Thursday night injured over 40 people, several critically. No deaths have been reported, but six people remain missing as of Friday morning. Structural damage to the building has kept firefighters from being able to enter the facility; however, the department has reported that the fires have been at least partially contained.

The cause of the explosion is not yet confirmed, but officials say sugar dust is a likely culprit. Sugar dust is classified as a combustible substance by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Imperial Sugar, the company which owns the Port Wentworth factory, announced that the factory has been closed, pending an investigation which may include agents from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board.

Although precautionary measures against explosions in high-risk environments are in place, accidents - sometimes due to negligence - still happen. If you have been a victim of such an explosion, call a Texas explosion lawyer from the Williams Kherkher law firm at 866-950-9000 today for a free consultation about your legal rights.