Family of New Orleans man killed at Nucor plant alleges he was in 'safe zone' at time of incident

The family of a New Orleans man killed in an accident at the Nucor Corp iron plant in St. James Parish a year ago has filed a lawsuit faulting the company and a contractor for his death, alleging improper procedures and work led to the tragic incident. Both companies dispute the allegations in court filings and are contesting fines assessed to them by federal regulators. Nucor operates the world's largest direct reduced iron plant in Convent. Donald Mesman Jr. was standing in what was supposed to be "a designated safe...