Oct 25, 2024 | Manufacturing Injuries, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Ethanol production has become an essential industry in the U.S., where millions of tons of grain, primarily corn, are processed to create biofuel. While ethanol plants contribute significantly to renewable energy, these facilities also expose workers to numerous...
Oct 23, 2024 | Asphalt Plant Explosions, Chemical Injuries, Chemical Plant Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Working near asphalt tanks presents numerous risks for workers, particularly in construction, road paving, and maintenance industries. Asphalt, a petroleum-based material used primarily in road construction and roofing, is stored in large, heated tanks to maintain its...
Oct 16, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Ammonia leaks pose a significant threat to workers in industrial settings, particularly in facilities like chemical plants that rely heavily on hazardous chemicals for their operations. In a recent incident, four workers were hospitalized with ammonia leak injuries at...
Oct 7, 2024 | Chemical Plant Accident, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
A tragic ammonia plant accident has claimed the life of a 36-year-old worker, raising serious concerns about the safety of industrial work environments. Ammonia plants, which play a crucial role in producing fertilizers and other essential chemicals, are also...
Sep 25, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
On September 23, 2024, residents in Davis County reported plumes of thick black smoke coming from the area of a Woods Cross oil refinery. Officials say that the facility lost power and the refinery flaring was part of their safety protocols. Nearby residents were...