Aug 13, 2024 | Burn Injury, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act, Uncategorized, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Maritime work is inherently risky, with crewmembers often facing dangerous conditions far from shore. This reality was starkly highlighted recently when two crewmembers were airlifted to safety following a liftboat fire in the Gulf of Mexico. The incident underscores...
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 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...
Jul 24, 2024 | Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Working in the restaurant industry can be both rewarding and challenging. With its fast-paced environment, diverse tasks, and constant customer interaction, it’s no wonder that many people are drawn to this line of work. However, the industry also poses...
Jul 22, 2024 | Burn Injury, Explosion, Personal Injury, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
In a recent and alarming incident at the Green Plains Ethanol Plant in Iowa, two employees suffered burn injuries. This ethanol plant explosion highlights the inherent risks associated with working in industrial environments, particularly in ethanol production...
