Mar 3, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Gas Leak Injuries, Gas Main Incidents, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Workplace Safety
A gas main break can cause widespread panic, property damage, and serious health risks for those in the affected area. On the morning of February 27, a gas main rupture in the Logan section of North Philadelphia forced thousands of residents, students, and workers to...
Feb 21, 2025 | Explosion, Gas Explosion, Natural Gas Injuries, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Pipeline Incidents
West Texas has experienced a significant increase in seismic activity over the past decade, raising concerns about the role of fracking and oil drilling in triggering these earthquakes. While the region is not historically known for frequent seismic events, recent...
Feb 4, 2025 | Explosion, Gas Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Natural Gas Injuries, Oil and Gas Incidents, Workplace Explosion, Wrongful Death
Fifteen years ago, on February 7, 2010, a devastating explosion tore through the Kleen Energy power plant in Middletown, Connecticut, killing six workers and injuring dozens more. The incident, which remains one of the deadliest industrial explosions in U.S. history,...
Jan 16, 2025 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
On a quiet Wednesday evening, residents near Valero’s Three Rivers Refinery in Live Oak County, Texas, were rattled by news of a fire at the facility. The blaze, which broke out at the 89,000-barrel-per-day refinery, raised concerns about safety, environmental...
Dec 30, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury, Pipeline Incidents, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Lightning is a force of nature that, while awe-inspiring, can result in devastating consequences when it interacts with critical infrastructure. Such was the case in Tennessee, where a lightning strike reportedly caused a gas line fire in Collierville, prompting an...
Dec 23, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Incidents
Oil pipeline incidents, such as the recent spill in Wisconsin, serve as stark reminders of the risks these structures pose to the environment, public health, and local communities. When pipelines fail, the consequences can be far-reaching, leading to environmental...
