Mar 27, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Workplace Accident
A recent Valero Energy fire in Corpus Christi has sparked widespread concerns over the dangers of chemical emissions, not only for refinery workers but also for nearby residents and the environment. Fires at oil refineries can release toxic chemicals into the air,...
Mar 24, 2025 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
On March 20, an industrial acid leak at the Celanese Plant in Narrows, Virginia, led to the release of acetic acid vapor, injuring six workers. The incident occurred in the Cellulose Acetate Unit and prompted an emergency response from local authorities. While the...
Mar 18, 2025 | Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
In 2019, a massive explosion rocked the Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) refinery, sending shockwaves through the surrounding community and causing extensive damage. The explosion, triggered by a ruptured pipe carrying hydrofluoric acid, resulted in fires, air...
Mar 13, 2025 | Explosion, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
On Saturday evening, an explosion at the Martin Creek Power Plant in Tatum, Texas, left three workers injured, prompting an emergency response from local fire departments and raising concerns about worker safety in industrial settings. The incident, which occurred in...
Feb 28, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Explosion, Manufacturing Injuries, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
The U.S. Steel Clairton Plant, the largest coke production facility in the United States, recently experienced a dangerous explosion that left two workers injured. The incident, caused by a buildup of combustible gases, highlights the serious risks associated with...
Feb 20, 2025 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Manufacturing Injuries, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
A devastating plant fire at an aeronautical engineering plant has raised significant chemical safety concerns for local residents, workers, and environmental agencies. The incident, which occurred at SPS Technologies in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, resulted in...
