Oct 10, 2024 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Transporting hydrogen tanks presents unique challenges and hazards due to the highly flammable and volatile nature of hydrogen. While hydrogen is increasingly used in various industries, particularly as a clean energy source, its transportation requires strict safety...
Sep 27, 2024 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
Aluminum extrusion plants are essential to many industries, transforming raw aluminum into a wide range of products. However, the intense heat and complex machinery involved in the extrusion process pose significant risks to workers. One particularly dangerous event...
Sep 26, 2024 | Burn Injury, Defective Product, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Product Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in collaboration with Bestway (Hong Kong) International Ltd., has issued a recall for approximately 866,000 AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pumps. These defective spa pumps pose a significant fire hazard due to their...
Sep 24, 2024 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Oil and Gas Incidents, Workplace Explosion
Diesel plants, especially those producing renewable diesel, are vital to energy production. Unfortunately, they are also highly hazardous environments. Workers face numerous risks, including exposure to toxic chemicals, fires, and explosions. One of the most severe...
Sep 9, 2024 | Burn Injury, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents
A lightning strike is the probable cause of an oil tank battery fire in Kansas. The fire occurred in August, engulfing four tank batteries and sending plumes of dark smoke into the area. No injuries were reported, but the incident is serving as a reminder of the...
Sep 3, 2024 | Burn Injury, Defective Product, Product Liability, Product Recall
Samsung, a global leader in consumer electronics, recently recalled several models of its electric slide-in ranges due to a defect that poses a significant safety risk to users. This electric range recall has raised concerns about the potential hazards these products...
