Jan 16, 2025 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
On a quiet Wednesday evening, residents near Valero’s Three Rivers Refinery in Live Oak County, Texas, were rattled by news of a fire at the facility. The blaze, which broke out at the 89,000-barrel-per-day refinery, raised concerns about safety, environmental...
Jan 6, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Formaldehyde Exposure, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Workplace Injuries
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently declared formaldehyde exposure an “unreasonable risk” to human health. This ruling, part of the agency’s ongoing mission to protect public health and the environment, has significant implications for industries that...
Jan 5, 2025 | Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Equipment malfunctions in industrial settings can have devastating consequences, as illustrated by a recent incident at PPG Industries in Springdale, Pennsylvania. Emergency crews responded to a reported explosion at the plant on Colfax Street around 12:50 p.m. on...
Jan 3, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Chemical spills in manufacturing facilities pose a significant risk to workers, nearby communities, and the environment. A recent incident in Clovis, New Mexico has brought this issue into sharp focus, highlighting the dangers inherent in handling hazardous materials...
Dec 30, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury, Pipeline Incidents, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Lightning is a force of nature that, while awe-inspiring, can result in devastating consequences when it interacts with critical infrastructure. Such was the case in Tennessee, where a lightning strike reportedly caused a gas line fire in Collierville, prompting an...
Dec 19, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Explosion, Manufacturing Injuries, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
Workplace accidents can have devastating consequences, especially in industries that handle hazardous materials. Recently, a paint factory explosion in Sycamore, Illinois, left two workers with severe burn injuries, highlighting the significant risks employees face in...
