Oct 23, 2024 | Asphalt Plant Explosions, Chemical Injuries, Chemical Plant Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Working near asphalt tanks presents numerous risks for workers, particularly in construction, road paving, and maintenance industries. Asphalt, a petroleum-based material used primarily in road construction and roofing, is stored in large, heated tanks to maintain its...
May 28, 2024 | Asphalt Plant Explosions, Chemical Plant Accident, Manufacturing Injuries, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Manufacturing environments, despite stringent safety protocols, can be inherently hazardous. Heavy machinery, toxic substances, and demanding physical tasks create a fertile ground for accidents. When these unfortunate incidents occur, victims are often left grappling...
May 9, 2024 | Asphalt Plant Explosions, Chemical Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Liquid asphalt, also known as bitumen, plays a crucial role in the construction and maintenance of roads, highways, and infrastructure. However, despite its widespread use, it poses significant hazards to workers involved in its production, transportation, and...
Mar 24, 2024 | Asphalt Plant Explosions, Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of a plant explosion at Associated Asphalt in Greensboro, North Carolina. The asphalt plant explosion occurred on March 18, 2024 around 3 p.m. Investigators say that the building was evacuated, which prevented...
