Dec 19, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Explosion, Manufacturing Injuries, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
Workplace accidents can have devastating consequences, especially in industries that handle hazardous materials. Recently, a paint factory explosion in Sycamore, Illinois, left two workers with severe burn injuries, highlighting the significant risks employees face in...
Dec 3, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Defective Product, Formaldehyde Exposure, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Workplace Injuries
Formaldehyde is a widely used chemical with applications across numerous industries, but its ubiquitous nature masks the dangers it can pose to consumers and workers. While it serves essential roles in construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, exposure to...
Nov 18, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
The Conyers, Georgia Biolab chemical fire has left a lasting mark on the community, long after the initial flames were extinguished. Since the September fire, residents near the facility have reported ongoing health and environmental issues that highlight the...
Nov 12, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Workplace Explosion, Wrongful Death
Chemical plants are critical to various industries, producing products like fuels, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and more. However, these facilities are among the most hazardous work environments, exposing workers to risks of fires, explosions, toxic exposure, and...
Nov 8, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury
Gasoline vapor leaks are not only a major safety concern but also a source of hazardous benzene emissions, which can pose serious health risks to workers, nearby residents, and the environment. A recent incident at the Cenovus Lima Refinery, where a unit malfunction...
Nov 1, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Personal Injury, Workplace Injuries
In a recent legal development, the U.S. government reached a settlement with Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) regarding a high-profile chemical fire that captured national attention in 2019. The fire, which originated in one of the PES refinery’s alkylation units,...
