Nov 21, 2024 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident
Petrochemical facilities are essential to the production of fuels, plastics, and other products critical to modern life. However, the hazards associated with storing and processing petroleum products are significant. A recent petroleum tank fire in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is...
Oct 25, 2024 | Manufacturing Injuries, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Ethanol production has become an essential industry in the U.S., where millions of tons of grain, primarily corn, are processed to create biofuel. While ethanol plants contribute significantly to renewable energy, these facilities also expose workers to numerous...
Oct 15, 2024 | Burn Injury, Manufacturing Injuries, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
In the wake of a devastating fire at a paper mill in Jesup, Georgia, attention has turned to the significant dangers posed by the chemical pulping process. Paper mills, often essential to local economies, rely on a series of complex and hazardous chemical reactions to...
Oct 11, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil Refinery Injuries, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
A tragic hydrogen sulfide leak at a Pemex facility in Deer Park, Texas, recently resulted in the deaths of two workers and left dozens more injured. Hydrogen sulfide is a highly toxic gas commonly found in oil refineries and natural gas processing plants. Exposure to...
Oct 10, 2024 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Transporting hydrogen tanks presents unique challenges and hazards due to the highly flammable and volatile nature of hydrogen. While hydrogen is increasingly used in various industries, particularly as a clean energy source, its transportation requires strict safety...
Sep 30, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Plant Accident, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident
On September 29, 2024, a large fire broke out at the Biolab facility in Conyers, Georgia. This facility, known for manufacturing pool and cleaning products, became the site of a significant chemical fire that sent thick plumes of smoke into the air, raising concerns...
