Three Killed in Tragic Scaffolding Collapse at Port Arthur LNG

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 29, a devastating scaffolding collapse at the Port Arthur LNG construction site in Sabine Pass, Texas, took the lives of three workers and left two injured. The incident occurred just before 2 a.m. at the LNG facility, where hundreds of workers are on-site 24 hours a day.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the collapse happened on a scaffolding system near a large concrete tank. Two of the workers died at the scene and a third, identified as a 41-year-old Houston resident, died at the hospital. While the exact cause of the incident remains under investigation, early reports suggest there was a possible rigging failure or structural issue in the scaffolding system.

All work at the site has been suspended as The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and OSHA are conducting thorough investigations.

Bechtel‘s Statement Following the Incident

Bechtel offered the following statement after the tragic collapse:

We are deeply saddened to confirm a tank jump form system incident occurred at elevation on April 29 at the Port Arthur LNG construction site, resulting in three fatalities and two injuries. Our thoughts are with the families and our colleagues affected by this tragic incident.

All work at the site was immediately stopped following the incident, and we have sent all craft professionals home early to be with their families during this difficult time. We are cooperating fully with local authorities as investigations continue and have launched our own internal review. Supporting those impacted and ensuring site safety remain our top priorities.

Further information will be shared as it becomes available.

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