Sep 24, 2024 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Oil and Gas Incidents, Workplace Explosion
Diesel plants, especially those producing renewable diesel, are vital to energy production. Unfortunately, they are also highly hazardous environments. Workers face numerous risks, including exposure to toxic chemicals, fires, and explosions. One of the most severe...
Aug 27, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions
Oil refineries are complex industrial facilities designed to convert crude oil into valuable products like gasoline, diesel, and other essential petrochemical products. Flaring is an integral part of these operations. It is a safety measure to prevent dangerous gases...
Aug 22, 2024 | Explosion, Maritime Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
A devastating oil rig explosion in Duchesne County has left one worker critically injured, raising concerns about safety in the highly dangerous oil and gas industry. Emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene, battling an intense fire that engulfed key equipment...
Aug 19, 2024 | Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Wrongful Death
Natural gas pipelines are a critical component of the energy infrastructure, transporting gas over vast distances to fuel homes, businesses, and industries. However, working on these pipelines poses significant hazards that can lead to serious injuries or even...
Jul 19, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
In the wake of a damaging tornado, an Exxon oil refinery in Joliet, Illinois, one of the nation’s largest refineries, has been left without power. This significant disruption highlights the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure to severe weather events and...