Oct 11, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil Refinery Injuries, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
A tragic hydrogen sulfide leak at a Pemex facility in Deer Park, Texas, recently resulted in the deaths of two workers and left dozens more injured. Hydrogen sulfide is a highly toxic gas commonly found in oil refineries and natural gas processing plants. Exposure to...
Oct 10, 2024 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Transporting hydrogen tanks presents unique challenges and hazards due to the highly flammable and volatile nature of hydrogen. While hydrogen is increasingly used in various industries, particularly as a clean energy source, its transportation requires strict safety...
Oct 7, 2024 | Chemical Plant Accident, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
A tragic ammonia plant accident has claimed the life of a 36-year-old worker, raising serious concerns about the safety of industrial work environments. Ammonia plants, which play a crucial role in producing fertilizers and other essential chemicals, are also...
Sep 27, 2024 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
Aluminum extrusion plants are essential to many industries, transforming raw aluminum into a wide range of products. However, the intense heat and complex machinery involved in the extrusion process pose significant risks to workers. One particularly dangerous event...
Sep 25, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
On September 23, 2024, residents in Davis County reported plumes of thick black smoke coming from the area of a Woods Cross oil refinery. Officials say that the facility lost power and the refinery flaring was part of their safety protocols. Nearby residents were...
Sep 18, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Formaldehyde Exposure, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Workplace Injuries
Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling chemical commonly found in building materials, household products, textiles, and industrial processes. While its applications are widespread, formaldehyde exposure can cause severe health risks, especially with prolonged or...