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 4, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
In the oil and gas industry, few areas are as important yet as hazardous as oilfield tank batteries. Essential for storing, processing, and separating produced fluids from oil and gas wells, tank batteries are critical to oilfield operations. However, they also pose...
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 8, 2024 | Gas Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents
Gas explosions are devastating incidents that can cause significant injuries, property damage, and even death. Whether they occur in homes, businesses, or industrial settings, these explosions often leave victims and their families grappling with physical, emotional,...
Oct 1, 2024 | Gas Leak Injuries, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury
Gas leaks are a significant hazard in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. These leaks can lead to catastrophic events, including explosions, fires, and poisoning. Understanding the common causes of gas leaks, the associated hazards, potential injuries,...
Sep 25, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
On September 23, 2024, residents in Davis County reported plumes of thick black smoke coming from the area of a Woods Cross oil refinery. Officials say that the facility lost power and the refinery flaring was part of their safety protocols. Nearby residents were...
