Overview

• The collapse occurred at 2 a.m. on April 29, 2025, at the Port Arthur LNG construction site near Sabine Pass, Texas.
• Three Bechtel employees fell from the scaffolding; two were pronounced dead at the scene, and a third died later at the hospital.
• Two additional workers who were on the scaffolding sustained minor injuries and were hospitalized but are expected to recover.
• The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation, with OSHA and Bechtel conducting parallel reviews to determine the cause of the failure.
• All work at the site has been suspended, and Bechtel has sent employees home while prioritizing safety assessments and support for affected families.