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...
Feb 26, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Pipeline Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
In the tranquil town of West Reading, Pennsylvania, the calm of March 2023 was shattered by a devastating event that sent shockwaves through the community and beyond. The R.M. Palmer factory, known for its production of chocolates, was rocked by a catastrophic...
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...
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...
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...
