Apr 14, 2024 | Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
On June 20, 2023, the community of Union Parish, Louisiana, was violently disrupted by a catastrophic oil well explosion. The explosion occurred at a well operated by Hargraves Production LLC. Initial reports indicated that a combination of factors led to the...
Apr 9, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Gas Leak Injuries, Maritime Accident, Natural Gas Explosions, Offshore Accident, Oil Refinery Injuries, Premises Liability, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
In the bustling world of manufacturing plants, where machines whirr and workers bustle, safety is paramount. Despite stringent regulations and safety protocols, accidents and injuries still frequently occur. These incidents pose risks to both employees and the...
Apr 5, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Defective Product, Formaldehyde Exposure, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Workplace Injuries
Formaldehyde, a colorless, strong-smelling chemical, is widely used in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and healthcare. While it serves several purposes, from preserving biological specimens to manufacturing household products, formaldehyde...
Apr 4, 2024 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
An oil refinery fire at a Phillips 66 refinery in Borger, Texas earlier this week left two workers injured and a community on high alert. Oil refinery fires represent a significant hazard in the industrial landscape, posing grave risks to both workers and surrounding...
Mar 24, 2024 | Asphalt Plant Explosions, Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of a plant explosion at Associated Asphalt in Greensboro, North Carolina. The asphalt plant explosion occurred on March 18, 2024 around 3 p.m. Investigators say that the building was evacuated, which prevented...
Mar 5, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
We just passed the two-year anniversary of what was almost one of the worst fertilizer plant explosions in U.S. history. In January 2022, a fire broke out at the Wintson Weaver Co.’s fertilizer facility in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The fire burned for four days,...
