May 8, 2025 | Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Explosion
A recent oil refinery explosion in West Tuscaloosa, Alabama has reignited longstanding concerns about public safety, infrastructure preparedness, and the inherent dangers associated with refinery operations. While the full scope of the damage is still under...
May 2, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Power failures at petroleum plants can lead to catastrophic outcomes, including fires, toxic chemical releases, and serious injuries. These facilities rely on uninterrupted electrical systems to manage pressure, temperature, emissions, and the flow of hazardous...
Apr 23, 2025 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Gas Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Natural Gas Injuries, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Pipeline Incidents
Oil pipelines are critical components of the nation’s energy infrastructure, responsible for transporting millions of barrels of crude oil and refined products across the country every day. While these underground arteries support the energy economy, they also pose...
Apr 9, 2025 | Chemical Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Pipeline Explosions, Pipeline Incidents, Workplace Injuries
A recent rupture in the Keystone pipeline near Fort Ransom, North Dakota, has once again raised concerns about the safety, environmental impact, and oversight of one of North America’s most significant oil transportation systems. The spill, which leaked approximately...
Mar 27, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Workplace Accident
A recent Valero Energy fire in Corpus Christi has sparked widespread concerns over the dangers of chemical emissions, not only for refinery workers but also for nearby residents and the environment. Fires at oil refineries can release toxic chemicals into the air,...
Mar 18, 2025 | Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
In 2019, a massive explosion rocked the Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) refinery, sending shockwaves through the surrounding community and causing extensive damage. The explosion, triggered by a ruptured pipe carrying hydrofluoric acid, resulted in fires, air...
