- Incident occurred at 1:30 PM on January 19, 2026.
- The deceased was a 71-year-old subcontractor.
- The body was found in a bulk liquid container.
- The facility produces lubricant additives.
Incident Overview
A fatal incident occurred at the Bayway Chemical Plant on January 19, 2026, at approximately 1:30 PM. The deceased was a 71-year-old subcontractor who was loading a bulk liquid container at the time of the incident.
Investigation and Response
The cause of the incident is currently under investigation. The body was found inside the container and recovered by on-site personnel and the Linden Fire Department. Infineum is cooperating with the Linden Police Department and the Linden Fire Department in their investigations.
Facility Details
The Bayway Chemical Plant, located at the corner of Park and Brunswick Avenues in Linden, NJ, is used for lubricant additive production. The facility is committed to maintaining a safe workplace and is conducting its own investigation to prevent future incidents.
Next Steps
The identity of the deceased will be made public by authorities after notifying the next of kin. Infineum will provide updates on their website as more information becomes available.
