Mar 11, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
A December, 2023 oil refinery explosion in Bridgeport, Connecticut underscores the inherent risks associated with working in, or living near, industrial facilities. This incident also raised questions about regulatory oversight and emergency preparedness measures....Feb 7, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident
Dozens of Baytown, Texas residents attended a recent hearing related to the proposed expansion of the Exxon Olefins plant in Baytown. The hearing, organized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, lasted for hours as numerous residents came forward to speak...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...Dec 18, 2023 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Injuries
Texas is one of the most industrial-friendly states in the United States. There are hundreds of industrial facilities in Texas, ranging from product manufacturers to oil refineries to chemical plants. Unfortunately, not only does Texas lead the nation in terms of...