Apr 1, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Maritime Accident, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident
In the realm of industrial operations, plants serve as hubs of productivity, where countless workers engage in various tasks to keep industries running smoothly. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of manufacturing processes, accidents can occur, leading to...
Mar 27, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Workplace Explosion
A recent explosion at a restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia is raising awareness to the risks of gas leak explosions. Reports say the leak was caused by a contractor who damaged the gas line while installing underground cables outside. While no injuries were reported, the...
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...
Mar 21, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Safety
The Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) explosion of 2019 was a significant industrial accident that took place at the PES refinery complex in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on June 21, 2019, resulting in a massive fire and explosion that...
Mar 13, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Maritime Injury, Natural Gas Explosions, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Workplace Explosion
The Piper Alpha oil rig explosion, which occurred on July 6, 1988, stands as one of the most devastating industrial disasters in history. The legacy of the Piper Alpha disaster serves as a sobering reminder of the potential consequences of lax safety measures and...
Mar 5, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
We just passed the two-year anniversary of what was almost one of the worst fertilizer plant explosions in U.S. history. In January 2022, a fire broke out at the Wintson Weaver Co.’s fertilizer facility in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The fire burned for four days,...
