Rusted Valve Explosion Injures Worker at Lyondell Facility

The Arnold & Itkin team filed suit in Harris County, Texas on behalf of a Texas man against:

• LyondellBasell Acetyls, LLC
• Lyondell Chemical Company,
• Equistar Chemicals, L.P., and
• Total Safety U.S., Inc.

In November 2024, a rusted fire hydrant valve at the companies' Channelview, Texas facility blew off and threw our client into the air, causing serious injuries to his head, back, leg, and elbows.

Fire hydrant valves and the equipment connected to them require routine inspection and maintenance to ensure they do not become hazards themselves. A valve that has rusted to the point of failure is a sign that basic upkeep was ignored, and our client is the one who paid the price for that neglect.

The suit alleges negligence, gross negligence, and premises liability for the defendants' failure to inspect and maintain safe conditions on their property. Our work injury attorneys are committed to holding these companies accountable for the injuries their neglected equipment caused our client.