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...
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 11, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
A December, 2023 oil refinery explosion in Bridgeport, Connecticut underscores the inherent risks associated with working in, or living near, industrial facilities. This incident also raised questions about regulatory oversight and emergency preparedness measures....
Feb 16, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Defective Product, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
The community surrounding the Phillips 66 refinery in Billings, Montana is recovering from the stressful events of February 9, 2024. According to reports, not one – but two – fires erupted at the refinery causing community-wide concern. An incident like this one puts...
Feb 7, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident
Dozens of Baytown, Texas residents attended a recent hearing related to the proposed expansion of the Exxon Olefins plant in Baytown. The hearing, organized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, lasted for hours as numerous residents came forward to speak...
Dec 18, 2023 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Injuries
Texas is one of the most industrial-friendly states in the United States. There are hundreds of industrial facilities in Texas, ranging from product manufacturers to oil refineries to chemical plants. Unfortunately, not only does Texas lead the nation in terms of...
