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 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 17, 2024 | Explosion, Gas Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions
A devastating natural gas explosion recently tore through a neighborhood, displacing a family and tragically killing their beloved pets. What began as routine work on a water line quickly turned into a catastrophic event when a contractor accidentally ruptured a...
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 19, 2024 | Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Pipeline Explosions
Natural gas explosions pose a significant risk to public safety, often resulting in devastating damage, injuries, and fatalities. While these incidents are not new, experts increasingly point to insufficient safety regulations as a major contributing factor. Across...
Sep 13, 2024 | Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury
Gas stations are a crucial part of everyday life, providing fuel for vehicles and convenience items for customers. However, they also pose a significant risk of explosions due to the volatile nature of the fuel being stored, handled, and dispensed. When a gas station...