Nov 14, 2023 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Personal Injury, Refinery Explosions, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
A water leak contributed to a recent fire at a pet food plant in Topeka, Kansas. Fortunately, no one was hurt in this fire, however, it serves as a great reminder of how water leaks can affect mechanics and machinery at plants and industrial facilities, and can...
Nov 8, 2023 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
A petroleum processing plant explosion in Shepherd, Texas this morning is causing chaos at the plant and nearby communities. At least one person has been injured in the chemical plant explosion, evacuations have been ordered, and roads are closed around the site....
Nov 8, 2023 | Refinery Explosions
A major explosion at a chemical plant in Shepherd, Texas, located approximately an hour outside Houston, has ignited a significant fire, leading to evacuations and stay-at-home orders in the area. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, as reported by the San...
Nov 1, 2023 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Personal Injury, Refinery Explosions, Safety, TBI, Work Injury
Sugar is an everyday staple in our lives, sweetening our foods and beverages. Most of us pay little attention to the origins of the sweet substance. However, the process of turning sugar cane or sugar beets into the granulated sweet substance we know and love involves...
Oct 26, 2023 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
When it comes to the oil and gas industry, the hazards of the job are well known, particular in regards to offshore or refinery work. Unfortunately, the hazards of working on construction sites where gas pipelines are present are often overlooked. A fatal gas pipeline...
Oct 23, 2023 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions
Oil and gas well drilling has long been the backbone of the global energy industry, providing the essential fuels that power our modern world. However, the process of drilling for these valuable resources comes with a host of inherent dangers, which encompass...
