Worker reports injury at Exxon refinery

ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery recorded a serious injury to a contract worker, according to a provider at the plant. A Wyatt scaffold employee suffered injuries from a fall while utilizing a scaffold on Jan. 30, according to statement by Shawn Buchanan, vice president/general manager of Wyatt Field Service Co.

Buchanan said the employee received medical treatment for injuries and the company is optimistic for the employee’s recovery.

“The safety of our employees is of the utmost importance, and we are deeply saddened for our employee and his family,” Buchanan stated.

Buchanan reported the incident is under investigation.

“We hope we can all work together towards seeing that events like this do not happen to any of our employees in the future,” Buchanan said.