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Update on injured workers in 2 area plant explosions

ASCENSION PARISH, LA (WAFB)- Of the 77
workers injured in the Williams Olefins explosion in Geismar, LA last week,
only two remain hospitalized.

One person is
in Baton Rouge General's Burn Unit and is listed in good condition.

The other
injured worker is recovering at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital and is listed in
fair condition.

From the
second explosion in Donaldsonville, LA that happened Friday, only one person is
still in the hospital. Seven people were injured in that blast. The one person
still hospitalized is at Our Lady of the Lake and is listed in fair condition.

Federal
Safety regulators are investigating the causes of both explosions.

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Ascension Parish hosting public sewer meetings

GONZALES – Ascension Parish officials will host two two public meetings to discuss plans and gather public input for a proposed parish-wide sewer project. The first public meeting will be held on Monday, June 17, from 6:30 p.m. till 9 p.m. at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center gymnasium. Lamar-Dixon Expo Center is located at 9039 St. Landry Avenue  in Gonzales. The second public meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 18 from 6:30 p.m. till 9 p.m. at the Dutchtown High School cafeteria. Dutchtown High School is located at 13165 LA 73 in Geismar. “These will be informational gathering sessions,” said Parish Councilman Benny Johnson. “We’ll be able to let the public know what we are planning and we look forward to their feedback.” Councilman Johnson serves as the chairman of the Utilities Committee. 

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One killed, seven injured in Donaldsonville plant blast

DONALDSONVILLE, LA (WAFB)- One person was killed Friday evening in a blast at the CF Industries plant in Donaldsonville.

Crews were working on a vessel around 6:45 p.m. when State Police say they over pressurized a nitrogen vessel, causing it to rupture.

State Police say seven people were injured.  Three were taken to Baton Rouge General and are in critical condition. Two were taken to St. Elizabeth's and are in stable condition.

State Police say 56-year-old Ronald "Rocky" Morris, Jr. of Belle Rose, LA was killed in the incident. Morris had worked for CF Industries for 34 years.

CF Industries released the names of those injured in the blast. They are Courtney Julien, Melvin Singleton, Jeramy Worsham and Kade Yarbrough. They also note that three contractor employees were also injured.

CF Industries was fined $150,000 by OSHA in 2000 after three people were killed and eight were injured in a fire and explosion at the Donaldsonville plant's ammonia unit.

The company manufactures nitrogen products at the Donaldsonville plant.

Second man dies after chemical plant explosion

Scott Thrower (Source: Family Friend)

BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB)- A chemical plant explosion in Geismar, LA Thursday morning has claimed another life. Louisiana State Police say Scott Thrower, 47, from St. Amant passed away around 1 p.m.

Thrower is survived by his wife Dana, two sons, his parents, grandfather and two brothers.

"On behalf of Baton Rouge General and our Regional Burn Center team, we express heartfelt condolences to Mr. Thrower's family and friends for their loss, and to all those affected by this tragic event," said Dr. Floyd Roberts, Baton Rouge General's Chief Medical Officer.

Of the three patients who were also being treated in the Regional Burn Center, one patient has been released and the remaining two patients are in good condition. Baton Rouge General received a total of 19 patients following the June 13 explosion that occurred at the Williams Olefins chemical plant in Geismar, La.

The explosion at Williams Olefins plant in Geismar, La happened around 8:30 a.m. Thursday.

Officials say there were more than 800 workers in the plant at the time of the explosion.

Future uncertain for Williams Olefins plant after deadly explosion

GEISMAR, LA (WAFB)- Williams Olefins
administrators confirmed at a news conference on Friday the fiery blast
happened in a section of the plant where a major expansion was underway. They
said it is still unclear what caused the fire or the extent of the damage.

A small flare burned over Williams
Olefins Friday afternoon. It was a calm and quiet scene below; a different
picture from the stark reality that unfolded there Thursday morning.

"The priority concern
for the plant and first responders was to be sure we could get everybody out.
It was no small task with 839 people there all on foot," Ascension Parish Sheriff
Jeff Wiley said.

Wiley recounted the
critical moments following the blast that sent plant workers running for their
lives and put the nearby community on edge. Dozens of people were rushed to
area hospitals while relatives and friends waited on word.

Williams Olefins CEO Alan Armstrong
was still shocked by the tragedy.

"This is a terrible
and unprecedented tragedy and extremely difficult time for all of us," Armstrong
said.