Incidents At Alon’s Big Spring Refinery
Alon USA’s Big Spring Refinery was built in 1928. There have been a number of explosions and accidents at the plant. Many have led to personal injury negligence lawsuits.
For example, on February 18, 2008, there was an explosion at the Alon USA oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas. The “thunderous explosion” could be heard for miles. The explosion was felt as far away as Andrews and Colorado City, Texas. Smoke could be seen in Sweetwater, Texas, 70 miles away.
Many employees and bystanders suffered a variety of injuries and property damage. Multiple lawsuits were filed on behalf of those injured. Juries in multiple cases found Alon liable in negligence personal injury and property damage lawsuits.
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