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...
Dec 11, 2023 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
A petroleum refinery explosion in White Lake Township, Michigan in November was heard and felt for miles around. Residents report the initial blast knocking items off walls, scaring children and animals, and sending a plume of flames and dark smoke rising well above...
Dec 6, 2023 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury, Refinery Explosions, Safety, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Safety
The oil and gas industry is a crucial sector that fuels various aspects of our daily lives. However, the infrastructure supporting this industry, including oil tanks, presents significant hazards to those who live and work in proximity to these structures. One tragic...
Nov 28, 2023 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Refinery Explosions, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion
Sugar refineries are vital in transforming raw sugar into the everyday sweetener we use. However, behind the seemingly common refinery process lies the potential for catastrophic explosions. These devastating incidents not only result in substantial structural damage...
