Four Killed in Corpus Christi Pipeline Explosion at Port near Lantana and Up River Road

Corpus Christi, Texas (August 25, 2020) – According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the bodies of the remaining two people who went missing Friday morning after a pipeline explosion in the Port of Corpus Christi were found on Monday.

The explosion happened around 8:00 a.m., August 21, in the Port of Corpus Christi, near Lantana and Up River Road.

Authorities said the dredging vessel Waymon L Boyd hit a submerged propane pipeline, sparking an explosion. 

Six people were taken to the hospital, and one of the victims had serious injuries.

Four other people were missing after the explosion. Two bodies of the missing crew members were found on Saturday. The other two bodies were found on Monday. All four victims were crew members of the Waymon L Boyd.

The vessel is owned by Houston-based marine construction contractor Orion Marine Group.

The authorities are investigating the accident.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

“Texas has been the scene of some of the world’s most shocking industrial accidents in the past 25 years,” Joel A. Gordon, an experienced industrial accident lawyer, said. In the great majority of the cases, gross negligence on the part of the employer bears full responsibility,” he added. Numerous OSHA violations, fines, and deficiencies stand as proven evidence that employers repeatedly disregard the importance of worker safety by ignoring needs for proper equipment maintenance, employee protections around dangerous work conditions, and vigilance about employee health concerns or symptoms while working within unsafe circumstances. 

If you have been injured or have lost someone in this type of catastrophic event, you should consult with attorneys who have a history of success in wrongful death and personal injury claims. To speak with a wrongful death attorney, please Click to call: 281-943-5555.