Following a deadly explosion at a manufacturing plant, a Texas county is pushing for the plant to be shut down for the time being.
Harris County is pleading with a state court to continue requiring a manufacturing plant to remain closed after an explosion in January killed two people and caused excessive damages to properties, Law 360 reported.
Harris County believes that the Watson Grinding and Manufacturing Company should remain closed until it is examined by a third party to deem that it is safe.
The explosion of a 2,000-gallon propylene tank, which took place on Jan. 24, resulted in air emissions that polluted the area. The explosion also cost the county in physical damages, as properties were destroyed and damaged and two people were killed.
Harris County filed its lawsuit against Watson on Jan. 28, four days after the explosion.
Multiple individuals have filed lawsuits against the manufacturing company, alleging damages suffered to properties.
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