A tragic accident at a massive construction site in Port Arthur, Texas, has left three workers dead and two others injured after scaffolding suddenly gave way in the early hours of April 29.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the collapse happened around 2 a.m. at the Port Arthur LNG site, a facility currently under construction by global engineering firm Bechtel. The workers who died were identified as Felix Jose Lopez, 42, Reginald Magee, 41, and Felipe Mendez, 25. Officials say the men fell between 65 and 85 feet.
When emergency crews arrived, two workers were already dead at the scene. A third died later at the hospital. Two other workers who remained on the scaffolding suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were treated on-site.
Bechtel, which is overseeing the liquefied natural gas facility, confirmed the incident in a statement posted on its website.
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“We are deeply saddened to confirm a tank jump form system incident occurred at elevation… resulting in three fatalities and two injuries,” the company wrote. “Our thoughts are with the families and our colleagues affected by this tragic incident.”
The company halted all work at the site immediately and sent workers home to be with their families. An internal review has been launched, and Bechtel says it is fully cooperating with OSHA and other regulatory authorities.
Sempra Infrastructure, the company behind the Port Arthur LNG project, which is intended to supply natural gas to global markets, also issued a statement extending condolences and pledging support for the ongoing investigation.
Former site worker Taylor Mitchell, speaking with KFDM, called the accident devastating. “The people who work there… it’s like a brotherhood,” he said. “We’re not guaranteed our next breath. Especially when you’re just trying to provide for your family. It’s really sad and tragic.”
The incident remains under investigation, and more details are expected in the coming days.
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