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'Industrial accident' at Assumption Parish plant kills one, sends two to hospital

56 minutes 45 seconds ago Sunday, February 22 2026 Feb 22, 2026 February 22, 2026 7:33 PM February 22, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

BELLE ROSE - One person was killed and two were injured in an "industrial accident" at a Belle Rose plant on Sunday, according to Assumption Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness Director Paul LeBlanc.

LeBlanc said a crew was doing a routine pressure test on a brine well at the GIE plant off Grand Bayou Road when the equipment failed. 

A loose hose struck three people, killing one. The two others were taken to a hospital by AirMed. 

The name of the deceased has not been released. 

State Police Hazmat is investigating the incident. 

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