2 workers injured in fire at Chevron REG Plant in Geismar, Louisiana on September 19; fire extinguished by 9:30am, no off-site impacts noted.

A fire at the Chevron REG Plant in Geismar, Louisiana, on September 19 injured two workers. One suffered serious burns (15%) and the other minor burns (2%). Both were taken to Baton Rouge General Hospital. The fire, reported at 8:30 a.m., was extinguished by 9:30 a.m., with no off-site impacts noted. All employees were accounted for, and local roadways briefly closed for safety have since reopened. Chevron is investigating the incident.

September 19, 2024
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