Scott Higgins identified As Victim In Marathon’s Texas City Refinery Fire

According to Marathon Petroleum officials, the worker who lost his life in a fire at the Texas City refinery on Monday has been identified as Scott Higgins, an employee of 19 years. According to reports, the blaze resulted in hospitalization of two contractors as well.

According to an initial report by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, a fire that started at 9:30 a.m. due to a leaking pump burned for four hours. According to the agency, the event resulted in the emission of numerous pounds of hazardous substances into the atmosphere.

According to Marathon, crews have been dispatched to the community to carry out preemptive air monitoring.

In recent news, the Houston area has experienced its second petrochemical fire this month with the Texas City incident. This comes after a three-day fire at a Shell Chemicals plant in Deer Park that began on May 5th.

The recent fire at Shell Deer Park has raised concerns about the potential harm caused by the thick, black smoke. According to experts, their input is being considered.

According to officials, the fire that occurred at the Marathon refinery did not pose any danger to the community. Therefore, residents were not required to take shelter in place. According to reports, emergency responders had arrived at the scene by approximately 10:30 a.m.

According to Marathon spokeswoman Melissa Ory, a thorough investigation will be carried out to ascertain the reason behind the incident.

According to the statement, the company expressed its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Higgins.

Eduardo Olivo, a contractor present at the site during the fire, has filed a petition in state district court on Tuesday. The petition seeks to depose Marathon representatives prior to a possible lawsuit.

According to the filing, Olivo was present in the vicinity of the fire outbreak and has expressed his intention to take legal action against the responsible entities for the incident that caused him harm and losses.

According to attorneys representing Olivo, he was taken by ambulance to the burn unit at the University of Texas Medical Branch system in Galveston on Monday. Olivo was reportedly seeking treatment for second- and third-degree burns sustained on his hands, wrists, arms, face, neck, and ears.

According to sources, the individual reportedly still experiences chest pain, blurry vision, and headaches as a result of the exposure.

In the latest development regarding the Deer Park fire incident, Shell is now facing another lawsuit from workers who were injured in the accident. The lawsuit alleges that Shell was negligent in its actions, leading to the injuries sustained by the workers.

In recent weeks, there have been multiple plant fires reported in the Texas Gulf coast region. Workers are reportedly experiencing severe injuries that are altering the course of their lives. According to a statement made by attorney Mo Aziz, today’s filing marks the initial stage of the investigation process.

Two contractors, Olivo and a colleague, who work for asset protection company Mistras, were hospitalized following a fire outbreak. According to Marathon, both contractors have been released.

According to Ory, the company is aware of the lawsuit; however, they have declined to comment on the ongoing litigation.

The refinery has a history of experiencing disasters. In 2005, a deadly explosion occurred at the site which was then under the ownership of BP, resulting in the loss of 15 lives and causing injuries to nearly 200 individuals. In 2013, Marathon acquired it through a sale.