Apr 26, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Workplace Injuries
The intricate network of gas pipelines that crisscross beneath our feet forms the backbone of modern energy infrastructure, powering homes, businesses, and industries. Yet, the work involved in constructing, maintaining, and repairing these pipelines comes with...
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 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 21, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Safety
The Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) explosion of 2019 was a significant industrial accident that took place at the PES refinery complex in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on June 21, 2019, resulting in a massive fire and explosion that...
Feb 2, 2024 | Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Pipeline Explosions
Natural gas has long been a vital energy source, powering homes, businesses, and industries. Pipelines crisscross vast expanses, facilitating the transportation of this crucial resource. However, with the benefits of natural gas come potential risks, and one of the...