May 31, 2024 | Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions
A gas line explosion at a refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas has left two workers injured and prompted a significant emergency response from local authorities. The incident, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, led to traffic diversions and a shelter-in-place order...Mar 13, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Maritime Injury, Natural Gas Explosions, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Workplace Explosion
The Piper Alpha oil rig explosion, which occurred on July 6, 1988, stands as one of the most devastating industrial disasters in history. The legacy of the Piper Alpha disaster serves as a sobering reminder of the potential consequences of lax safety measures and...Mar 1, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Incidents, Pipeline Explosions
Natural gas pipelines form the lifelines of our societies, supplying homes, businesses, and industries with a reliable source of energy. Yet, hidden beneath the ground, these pipelines harbor a silent threat that is capable of wreaking havoc on nearby communities in...Dec 11, 2023 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
A petroleum refinery explosion in White Lake Township, Michigan in November was heard and felt for miles around. Residents report the initial blast knocking items off walls, scaring children and animals, and sending a plume of flames and dark smoke rising well above...Oct 26, 2023 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
When it comes to the oil and gas industry, the hazards of the job are well known, particular in regards to offshore or refinery work. Unfortunately, the hazards of working on construction sites where gas pipelines are present are often overlooked. A fatal gas pipeline...