Apr 14, 2024 | Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
On June 20, 2023, the community of Union Parish, Louisiana, was violently disrupted by a catastrophic oil well explosion. The explosion occurred at a well operated by Hargraves Production LLC. Initial reports indicated that a combination of factors led to the...
Apr 8, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Injury, Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Incidents, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
In the realm of industry, the risk of accidents is an inherent reality. Despite rigorous safety measures, unforeseen circumstances can lead to catastrophic events such as industrial explosions. These incidents not only pose immediate dangers to workers and surrounding...
Apr 4, 2024 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
An oil refinery fire at a Phillips 66 refinery in Borger, Texas earlier this week left two workers injured and a community on high alert. Oil refinery fires represent a significant hazard in the industrial landscape, posing grave risks to both workers and surrounding...
Mar 25, 2024 | Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
A catastrophic house explosion in Crescent Township, Pennsylvania claimed the lives of two beloved residents earlier this month. The explosion was so devastating that all that remained of the home was the shell of the basement. Debris was scattered far around the area...
Mar 21, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Safety
The Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) explosion of 2019 was a significant industrial accident that took place at the PES refinery complex in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on June 21, 2019, resulting in a massive fire and explosion that...
Mar 13, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Maritime Injury, Natural Gas Explosions, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Workplace Explosion
The Piper Alpha oil rig explosion, which occurred on July 6, 1988, stands as one of the most devastating industrial disasters in history. The legacy of the Piper Alpha disaster serves as a sobering reminder of the potential consequences of lax safety measures and...
