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Young Worker Sues Over Preventable Blowout | Parkersburg News
A 20-year-old rig hand, Chazz Bates, is suing two drilling companies after a catastrophic explosion at an abandoned oil well killed two workers and left him with life-altering injuries. The lawsuit accuses Monroe Drilling and Formation Cementing of gross negligence—failing to control pressure, lacking proper safety gear, and ignoring critical safety protocols. Bates endured months in the hospital, multiple surgeries, and permanent scars, now unable to play with his toddler. With over $25,000 in damages sought plus punitive penalties, the case hinges on whether corporate greed doomed lives…
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