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 6, 2024 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injury, Gas Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions
Natural gas powers homes and industries across the United States, yet the same fuel that enables so much of daily life can also present significant risks. When natural gas leaks, ignites, or explodes, it can cause severe injuries, including life-threatening burns....
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,...
Oct 29, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Manufacturing Injuries, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Numerous media sources are reporting on an investigation into DuPont’s chemical plant near New Orleans. An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigation reveals hazardous benzene emissions at the facility. The reports are highlighting the potential dangers...
Oct 16, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Ammonia leaks pose a significant threat to workers in industrial settings, particularly in facilities like chemical plants that rely heavily on hazardous chemicals for their operations. In a recent incident, four workers were hospitalized with ammonia leak injuries at...
Oct 13, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents
The oil and gas industry is essential for energy production but is also one of the most hazardous sectors due to the frequent use of dangerous chemicals. These chemicals are critical in exploration, extraction, refining, and transportation processes. However, exposure...
