Explosion in Corpus Christi Left Seven Workers Injured

UPDATE: Two of the seven workers have been released from the hospital. The remaining five remain in stable condition.

Corpus Christi, TX (12/6/2020) – Seven people were injured after an oil storage tank explosion occurred Saturday in Corpus Christi. 

The incident happened around 10 a.m. at the Magellan Midstream Partners plant. The cause of the explosion remains unknown. According to operations manager Mark Calhoun, the fire started at an above-ground storage tank that held residual white crude oil. He said that it was being cleaned and inspected.

Four workers were critically injured, seven injured in total.

A shelter-in-place order was issued after the blast occurred and was lifted around noon. No other injuries or property damage were reported. There was also no air contamination.

The fire was extinguished and firefighters left the site shortly after 2 p.m.

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Victims of explosions and their families often have to overcome not only the immediate trauma from the explosion but also potentially high economic and noneconomic losses. Those who survive deadly oil tank  explosions often suffer first- and second-degree burns which may leave them disfigured for life.

Sutliff & Stout, Injury & Accident Law Firm has the knowledge and expertise to help explain your rights and to maximize your compensation and recovery. The lawyers at Sutliff & Stout, Injury & Accident Law Firm can assist you with:

• Determining the source and cause of the explosion; and
• Identifying the liable parties.

If you’ve been injured in an oil tank explosion, you need a personal injury lawyer fighting for you. We will evaluate all the sources of compensation available to you and secure the recovery you deserve.

Source: Fox 23, KCRG

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