May 1, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Defective Product, Formaldehyde Exposure, Product Liability, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling chemical that is widely used in manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and cosmetics. While it serves important purposes in industrial and consumer products, formaldehyde is also a known toxic substance with serious...
Apr 17, 2025 | Burn Injury, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Recycling facilities play an essential role in managing waste and conserving natural resources. Unfortunately, they also pose serious safety risks for the workers who operate within them. A recycling facility contains heavy machinery, combustible materials, and...
Mar 27, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Workplace Accident
A recent Valero Energy fire in Corpus Christi has sparked widespread concerns over the dangers of chemical emissions, not only for refinery workers but also for nearby residents and the environment. Fires at oil refineries can release toxic chemicals into the air,...
Mar 24, 2025 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
On March 20, an industrial acid leak at the Celanese Plant in Narrows, Virginia, led to the release of acetic acid vapor, injuring six workers. The incident occurred in the Cellulose Acetate Unit and prompted an emergency response from local authorities. While the...
Jan 18, 2025 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Manufacturing Injuries
Industrial fires pose significant risks not only to workers but also to first responders who bravely confront these emergencies. A recent fire at the Tyson Foods plant in Berryville, Arkansas, highlights the dangers firefighters face when battling fires in facilities...
