A Texas judge on Tuesday ordered Exxon Mobil Corp to preserve evidence from a Dec. 23 fire at its Baytown refinery that injured four workers, Potts Law Firm, which is investigating the incident, said.
A logo of the Exxon Mobil Corp is seen at the Rio Oil and Gas Expo and Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil September 24, 2018. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes/File Photo/File Phototo preserve evidence from a Dec. 23 fire at its Baytown refinery that injured four workers, Potts Law Firm, which is investigating the incident, said.
A group of nearby homeowners who said their houses were destroyed by the fire had filed a lawsuit against Exxon.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comThe company said on Monday the refinery continued to operate at reduced rates following the fire, and the unit involved remained shut down.
"The Baytown Refinery will not be fully restored to service until safe to do so," the spokesperson said. Four workers were hospitalized as a result of the incident, two of whom were confirmed to have been released from the hospital. The Baytown facility houses a chemical plant, an olefins plant and the country's fourth-biggest oil refinery, with a capacity to process 560,500 barrels per day of crude.Reporting by Vishal Vivek in Bengaluru and Liz Hampton in Denver; Editing by Vinay DwivediSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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