Shane Pellerin Law Firm, PCOne person was killed while three people were injured over the weekend after a chemical tank explosion at PeroxyChem in Pasadena, Texas.

Just after noon Saturday an explosion went off at the plant. The plant, PeroxyChem, is located on Bay Area Blvd. One contractor and two employees were taken to the hospital in relation to the incident.

According to officials, a routine function was being conducted when the contractor’s equipment exploded. A rupture caused a spill that exposed at least two people to chemicals. A third individual sustained a broken arm.

The incident is still under investigation.