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...
Nov 28, 2023 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Refinery Explosions, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion
Sugar refineries are vital in transforming raw sugar into the everyday sweetener we use. However, behind the seemingly common refinery process lies the potential for catastrophic explosions. These devastating incidents not only result in substantial structural damage...
Nov 14, 2023 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Personal Injury, Refinery Explosions, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
A water leak contributed to a recent fire at a pet food plant in Topeka, Kansas. Fortunately, no one was hurt in this fire, however, it serves as a great reminder of how water leaks can affect mechanics and machinery at plants and industrial facilities, and can...
Nov 8, 2023 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
A petroleum processing plant explosion in Shepherd, Texas this morning is causing chaos at the plant and nearby communities. At least one person has been injured in the chemical plant explosion, evacuations have been ordered, and roads are closed around the site....
Nov 1, 2023 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Personal Injury, Refinery Explosions, Safety, TBI, Work Injury
Sugar is an everyday staple in our lives, sweetening our foods and beverages. Most of us pay little attention to the origins of the sweet substance. However, the process of turning sugar cane or sugar beets into the granulated sweet substance we know and love involves...
