Dec 13, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Manufacturing Injuries, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Amputation injuries are among the most devastating workplace accidents, often leaving employees with permanent disabilities and a lifetime of challenges. When employers fail to prioritize workplace safety, particularly around heavy machinery, the consequences can be...
Nov 1, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Personal Injury, Workplace Injuries
In a recent legal development, the U.S. government reached a settlement with Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) regarding a high-profile chemical fire that captured national attention in 2019. The fire, which originated in one of the PES refinery’s alkylation units,...
Oct 29, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Manufacturing Injuries, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Numerous media sources are reporting on an investigation into DuPont’s chemical plant near New Orleans. An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigation reveals hazardous benzene emissions at the facility. The reports are highlighting the potential dangers...
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...
Jul 2, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Safety, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
A recent federal inspection at Outdoor Furniture Refinishing Inc., also known as Allied Powder Coating, in Houston has uncovered over 40 safety hazards, posing severe safety hazards and health risks to employees. From exposure to toxic chemicals and inadequate...
