Worker Killed in Harris County Industrial Accident at Bayport Container Terminal

Harris County, Texas (February 22, 2020) – A truck driver was killed in an industrial accident Friday morning in southeast Harris County, according to the authorities.

The accident occurred around 4:00 a.m. February 21, at the Bayport Container Terminal.

Authorities said a truck driver was transporting a cargo container within the yard when the container he was hauling was lifted by a crane with his truck still attached.

The container did not detach from the truck, lifting the truck as well. The driver was killed in the accident.

The victim’s identity has not been disclosed.

An investigation is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

“Texas has been the scene of some of the world’s most shocking industrial accidents in the past 25 years,” Joel A. Gordon, an experienced industrial accident lawyer, said. In the great majority of the cases, gross negligence on the part of the employer bears full responsibility,” he added. Numerous OSHA violations, fines and deficiencies stand as proven evidence that employers repeatedly disregard the importance of worker safety by ignoring needs for proper equipment maintenance, employee protections around dangerous work conditions, and vigilance about employee health concerns or symptoms while working within unsafe circumstances. 

If you have been injured or have lost someone in this type of catastrophic event, you should consult with attorneys who have a history of success in wrongful death and personal injury claims. To speak to a wrongful death attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.