What Is BioLab’s History With Safety Violations?

Since a fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers, Georgia, in 2004, the facility has violated safety standards at least 18 times and paid a minimum of $67,000 in fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 

Additionally, that facility has had four fires in the last 20 years, while another BioLab location in Louisiana has had three fires in the last four years.

If you’ve been experiencing breathing problems or other health issues since the fire, schedule a free consultation with a BioLab fire lawsuit lawyer to discuss how you might be able to get compensation for the company’s negligence.

Understanding BioLab’s History

Unfortunately, our firm is all too familiar with BioLab since the Conyers location has had four fires in the last 20 years. From the experienced team at John Foy & Associates, here’s what we know about BioLab and their past safety incidents.

Brief Overview of BioLab

BioLab is a chemical manufacturing facility. It is also the swimming pool and spa water care division of KIK Consumer Products.

In addition to the Conyers, Georgia location, BioLab also has a facility in Westlake, Louisiana.

Past Safety Incidents

What we know about the BioLab plant’s history includes:

• More than a dozen violations reported by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), most of them “serious”
• A minimum of $67,000 in fines from OSHA since a 2004 fire at the facility
• A 2021 OSHA report detailing that a chemical production operator received burns to the “hand and thigh from Sodium Hydroxide”
• An incident in which an employee had two fingers accidentally amputated
• Multiple citations for violating the Clean Air Act

The Impact of Safety Violations in the Community

While officials have said that “most people” won’t suffer ill effects after exposure to the toxic plume that long lingered over Conyers and metro Atlanta, local residents are understandably concerned.

In fact, BioLab was riddled with environmental violations even before their latest chemical fire.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that residents within a one-mile radius of the Conyers BioLab facility are in the 91st percentile for “Air Toxics Respiratory Hazard Index” and the 95th percentile for “Air Toxics Cancer Risk.”

Should BioLab Be Shut Down?

More than 10,000 people have signed a petition asking the state of Georgia to shut down the BioLab in Conyers for health and environmental safety reasons.

With seven fires between the two facilities in only 20 years, numerous other citations and violations, and the known risk of “air toxics,” shutting down the facility seems reasonable.

Seeking Legal Representation

If you have been harmed by the BioLab fire and its resulting toxic plume, our lawyers at John Foy & Associates may be able to help you get compensation for your resulting medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.

Since our founding in 2003, we’ve recovered over $1 billion for our clients, so you can count on us to relentlessly pursue BioLab for the harm they’ve caused you due to their negligence.

Why You Need a BioLab Fire Lawsuit Attorney

BioLab should be held responsible for the damage they caused, but they’re unlikely to give you the money you’re entitled to without a fight.

At John Foy & Associates, we have more than two decades of experience fighting corporations just like BioLab to get compensation for the people they have harmed.

We won’t let your problems get swept under the rug.

How Much does a BioLab Fire Lawyer Cost?

We understand that you may already be facing financial struggles with unplanned medical bills and lost wages, so we work on a contingency fee basis at John Foy & Associates.

There are no fees until we win your case, and then we take a percentage of the money we get for you.

Since you don’t have to pay us out of pocket, schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today to find out how much your case may be worth.

How Much Money Could You Get in a BioLab Fire Lawsuit?

If you suffered from severe respiratory damage as a result of the BioLab fire, you may be entitled to a variety of economic and non-economic damages to cover things like:

• Past and ongoing healthcare for the illness or injury you suffered from the toxic plume
• Medications
• Lost wages from missing work
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish

Thanks to BioLab’s clear pattern of negligence over the past 20 years, a judge may also decide to award you punitive damages as a way of punishing the company.

Schedule a Free Consultation With a BioLab Fire Lawsuit Lawyer

If you’re suffering from respiratory issues or other health problems due to the toxic plume released by the BioLab fire, contact a BioLab fire lawsuit lawyer from John Foy & Associates and schedule a free consultation.

Our experienced attorneys have recovered over $1 billion for our clients, and we won’t be bullied by a corporation that’s trying to avoid taking responsibility for the harm they caused, so contact us today.