A Jones Act seaman has filed a lawsuit claiming that exploding engine pump on the Chesapeake Bay vessel, owned and operated by Omega Protein Corp., caused serious facial burns.
The seaman is suing Omega Protein under the Jones Act for failing to properly maintain its vessel and train is employees.
Omega Protein is the nation's largest producer of Omega-3 fish oil, fish meal and fish solubles.
The seaman is suing in Jefferson County, Beaumont, Texas.
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