Sep 2, 2024 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Explosion
One person is recovering from burn injuries from a fire that began as a dust explosion. The incident happened last week at a Tyson facility in Franklin County, Tennessee. Reports say that a truck was unloading grain when a dust explosion occurred, igniting a fire that...
Aug 22, 2024 | Explosion, Maritime Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
A devastating oil rig explosion in Duchesne County has left one worker critically injured, raising concerns about safety in the highly dangerous oil and gas industry. Emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene, battling an intense fire that engulfed key equipment...
Aug 12, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
Chemical plant explosions are catastrophic events that often lead to severe injuries, loss of life, and significant property damage. One of the more common yet preventable causes of such explosions is the over-pressurization of railcars transporting hazardous...
Aug 9, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Explosion
On September 2, 2022, a catastrophic explosion rocked the Come By Chance refinery in Newfoundland, leaving one worker dead and several others seriously injured. The incident has since sparked a series of legal battles, as regulatory bodies and the justice system...
Aug 5, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has concluded its oversight of the cleanup efforts at the eastern Iowa recycling facility that suffered a catastrophic explosion in late 2022. The recycling plant explosion at the C6-Zero plant not only resulted in...
Jul 30, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
The recent explosion at the Vallourec Star steel plant in Youngstown, Ohio, has brought the inherent dangers of the steel manufacturing industry into sharp focus. This steel plant explosion, which sent shockwaves through nearby communities, underscores the risks faced...