Oil Refinery Injury Lawsuit

Oil companies have paid out billions of dollars after lawsuits were filed on behalf of workers who were injured or killed in oil refinery accidents.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting oil refinery induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured in an oil refinery fire, explosion, or accident, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Oil & Gas Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

UPDATE: 2 Burned in Fire at Phillips 66 Oil Refinery

In April 2024, two employees of Phillips 66 were severely burned in an oil refinery fire in the Texas Panhandle. Click here to read more.

Marathon Petroleum Refinery Fire Kills 1 Worker

On May 15, 2023, a deadly fire broke out at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Texas City when a splitter pump leaked. The fire killed a 55-year old machinist who was nearing retirement, and burned two other employees.

Just days after the fire, two lawsuits were filed against Marathon Petroleum. The first lawsuit was filed by a man who survived, but suffered extensive 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns. Another lawsuit was filed by the family of the man who died.

Shell Refinery Fire Sends 9 Workers to Hospital

In May 2023, a fire at the Shell Deer Park Refinery sent 9 workers to the hospital and created a massive plume of smoke that was visible for miles around Houston, Texas.

Examples of Other Oil Refinery Accidents

In January 2023, 7 people were burned in a fire at the Phillips 66 oil refinery tank farm in Borger, Texas.
In April 2019, a massive explosion and fire at the ExxonMobil Baytown refinery near Houston, Texas injured at least 37 workers.
In May 2018, an oil refinery explosion injured at least 20 workers and forced the evacuation of 27,000 people in the town of Superior, Wisconsin.

BP Pays Over $2 Billion After Deadly Texas City Oil Refinery Explosion

One of the deadliest oil refinery fires occurred in 2005, when an explosion at the BP Texas City Oil Refinery killed 15 workers and injured around 170 other people. BP ultimately paid more than $2 billion to settle hundreds of lawsuits, as well as a $50 million fine to resolve a criminal case.

What is the Problem?

Oil refineries are extremely dangerous places to work. The danger also extends to people who live nearby, because they may be exposed to toxic chemicals in the air and water when fires occur.

Workers can suffer a wide range of life-threatening injuries on the job, including devastating burns from fires or explosions, electrocution, toxic chemical exposure, slip and falls, or being hit by falling objects.

Should I File a Lawsuit?

Oil companies are commonly hit by lawsuits after workers are injured. These lawsuits hold companies accountable for compensating workers (or their surviving family members) for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, disabilities, wrongful death, and more.

Can I Get Workers’ Compensation?

Yes, workers who were injured in oil refinery accidents are entitled to workers’ compensation — but they could also be eligible for more money if their injuries were caused by negligence on the part of the oil company or someone else.

How Can a Lawyer Help Me?

There are many examples of negligence (poor training, faulty equipment maintenance, lack of safety procedures, etc.), which is why it is essential to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to see if you might quality to file a lawsuit.

Where Are Oil Refineries Located?

Oil refineries are facilities that transform crude oil into petroleum products, such as diesel, gasoline, and heating oils. There are dozens of oil refineries in the U.S., particularly in Texas and Louisiana.

The top-10 largest oil refineries in the U.S. are:

Port Arthur Refinery (Saudi Aramco) — Texas
Beaumont Refinery (ExxonMobil) — Texas
Galveston Bay Refinery (Marathon Petroleum) — Texas
Garyville Refinery (Marathon Petroleum) — Louisiana
Baytown Refinery (ExxonMobil) — Texas
Baton Rouge Refinery (ExxonMobil) — Louisiana
Whiting Refinery (BP) — Indiana
Lake Charles Refinery (Citgo) — Louisiana
Los Angeles Refinery (Marathon Petroleum) — California
Pascagoula Refinery (Chevron) — Mississippi

Do I have an Oil Refinery Injury Lawsuit?

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