Jun 25, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Injury, Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions
On June 25, 2024, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report on the catastrophic explosion at the BP-Husky Toledo Refinery in Oregon, Ohio, which occurred on September 20, 2022. This tragic incident claimed the lives of two...
Jun 19, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Manufacturing Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
Texas, known for its vast landscapes and booming industries, also holds a less enviable distinction: it leads the nation in the number of chemical incidents. With its dense concentration of chemical plants, refineries, and industrial facilities, the state has become a...
Jun 18, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions, Uncategorized, Workplace Explosion
Pipeline explosions are catastrophic events that not only cause massive property damage but also pose severe threats to human life and the environment. Houston, a major hub for the oil and gas industry, has unfortunately experienced its share of such disasters. In the...
Jun 5, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Gas Leak Injuries, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury
In November 2021, Hawaii was struck by an environmental and public health crisis when a jet fuel leak occurred at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, a massive underground complex operated by the U.S. Navy near Pearl Harbor. The leak, which released thousands of...
May 31, 2024 | Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions
A gas line explosion at a refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas has left two workers injured and prompted a significant emergency response from local authorities. The incident, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, led to traffic diversions and a shelter-in-place order...
May 16, 2024 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, The Jones Act
An incident this week in Galveston, Texas is causing concern among residents and authorities alike. A barge collided with a bridge pillar in Galveston, resulting in an oil spill in the surrounding waters and the closure of the only road to nearby Pelican Island. No...
