Three workers are in the hospital after an industrial accident at the Chevron plant in Pasadena on Wednesday afternoon.
The Pasadena Fire Department received a call at approximately 12:34 p.m. and initiated a rescue operation. Life Flight was dispatched to transport one of the workers to the hospital. Sky2 caught footage of the man being rushed to the helicopter and flown away.
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What happened at the plant?
According to Pasadena Fire Marshal David Brannon, the incident occurred when three men, believed to be contractors for Chevron, fell around 25 feet from a temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials inside the plant. One of the men sustained severe injuries and was flown to the hospital, while the other two were transported by ambulance for treatment.
Investigation underway
Investigators from the Pasadena Fire Marshal’s office also responded to the site.
Chevron confirms Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been contacted and will be on-site to investigate. The company has released the following statement:
Three contractors were injured during scaffolding demolition work at the Pasadena Refinery on March 12, 2025, at around 12:30 pm.
One worker was transported via life flight and two others were transported via ambulance to local hospitals. Safety is Chevron’s top priority.
Our thoughts are with the affected individuals.
This story is developing, and more details will be provided as they become available.