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  • Feds investigating death of plant worker in LaPlace

    July 14, 2023 2:34 PM

    LAPLACE - A plant worker in St. John the Baptist Parish died Thursday after an incident involving a train, though law enforcement says they initially received a different explanation for what triggered the emergency response. A representative with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration told WBRZ on Friday that... more »
  • 'Operational issues' led to overnight flaring at ExxonMobil plant in Baton Rouge

    July 3, 2023 10:41 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A problem at ExxonMobil's plastic plant in Baton Rouge led to unscheduled flaring at the facility early Monday morning. Neighbors reported hearing a commotion and seeing flames coming from the plant on Scotland Avenue around 2 a.m. Monday morning. WBRZ asked representatives with ExxonMobil about... more »
  • St. Gabriel residents voice disapproval over proposed rail yard along River Road Play Video

    February 10, 2020 11:38 PM

    ST. GABRIEL - Residents in St. Gabriel have voiced their concerns about a potential rail yard along River Road. It was standing room only in the small meeting room at the city's community center on Monday night. And residents there did not shy away from their opinions. The meeting... more »
  • Geismar plant evacuated due to natural gas leak

    January 6, 2019 12:04 AM

    GEISMAR- A plant is being evacuated at the time due to a natural gas leak. Sources tell WBRZ Enterprise Products on 10324 LA-75 in Geismar. Emergency crews are en route. We have reached out to Ascension Parish Sheriff's office. No injuries have been reported at this time.... more »
  • Report ranks Baton Rouge No. 2 nationwide in chemicals & plastics industry

    November 3, 2015 11:58 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Conway Inc.'s latest edition of the publication's "World's Most Competitive Cities" report places Baton Rouge in second position, behind Houston, for economic development in the chemical and plastics industry. The report measures cities' overall economic competitiveness in a range of industries from tech to transportation on... more »

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