Aug 28, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Manufacturing Injuries, Personal Injury, Workplace Explosion
When an explosion and fire erupted at the Smitty’s Supply lubricant manufacturing plant in Roseland, Louisiana, residents were forced to evacuate within a one-mile radius of the facility. Thick plumes of black smoke, debris in the nearby Tangipahoa River, and warnings...
Jun 15, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion
On Saturday, a fire broke out at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Texas City, Texas, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. Though Marathon later reported no injuries and stated that the refinery fire was under control within an hour, the incident...
Jun 6, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
In the wake of a catastrophic chemical fire and a series of federal safety violations, BioLab Inc. has announced it will not resume manufacturing operations at its Conyers, Georgia chlorine plant. The decision comes after years of explosions, toxic chemical releases,...
May 27, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety, Wrongful Death
Last week, an ammonia leak at the Tyson Foods plant in Monroe, North Carolina, prompted a swift evacuation. Emergency crews responded quickly to the gas leak, and thankfully, no injuries were reported. While the situation was brought under control within the hour,...
May 20, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Manufacturing Injuries, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
A chlorine gas leak at the Olin plant in Freeport triggered a shelter-in-place alert that affected schools and residents in Freeport, Clute, and Lake Jackson. Though the incident was brought under control within an hour, the health risks from such a leak may not be so...
May 14, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Oil Refinery Fire, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
A fire at the Valero Refinery in Benicia, California, is once again highlighting the ongoing dangers posed by oil refinery operations. On the heels of this incident, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) issued several violations, including excessive...
