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...Jul 11, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Texas is home to the highest number of chemical facilities in the United States, and with this distinction comes an alarming frequency of chemical incidents such as spills, leaks, and explosions. These incidents, occurring nearly every other day, pose significant...Jun 19, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Manufacturing Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
Texas, known for its vast landscapes and booming industries, also holds a less enviable distinction: it leads the nation in the number of chemical incidents. With its dense concentration of chemical plants, refineries, and industrial facilities, the state has become a...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,...Dec 7, 2023 | Formaldehyde Exposure, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Safety, Workplace Safety
Formaldehyde is one of the most commonly used chemicals with a wide variety of uses. While it is a useful compound, it is also incredibly hazardous to human health. Formaldehyde health effects can have a tremendous and long-lasting impact on those exposed. It is...