Injured Exxon plant workers awarded $28 million

BAYTOWN, Texas — Exxon said it plans to appeal a ruling that awarded more than $28 million to five workers who were injured in an explosion at a Baytown plant in 2019.

Last week, a jury granted $28,951,000 to five plant workers who were injured in an explosion at the ExxonMobil Baytown Olefins Plant on July 31, 2019.

On Tuesday, Exxon said it made safety improvements in the wake of the explosion. In a statement, Exxon said it is "sympathetic to the plaintiffs," but intends to appeal the ruling.

According to ExxonMobil.com, the Baytown Olefins Plant began operations in 1979. It is one of the largest ethylene plants in the world.

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