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...
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...
Oct 11, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil Refinery Injuries, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
A tragic hydrogen sulfide leak at a Pemex facility in Deer Park, Texas, recently resulted in the deaths of two workers and left dozens more injured. Hydrogen sulfide is a highly toxic gas commonly found in oil refineries and natural gas processing plants. Exposure to...
Oct 7, 2024 | Chemical Plant Accident, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
A tragic ammonia plant accident has claimed the life of a 36-year-old worker, raising serious concerns about the safety of industrial work environments. Ammonia plants, which play a crucial role in producing fertilizers and other essential chemicals, are also...
Sep 30, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Plant Accident, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident
On September 29, 2024, a large fire broke out at the Biolab facility in Conyers, Georgia. This facility, known for manufacturing pool and cleaning products, became the site of a significant chemical fire that sent thick plumes of smoke into the air, raising concerns...