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...
May 8, 2025 | Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Explosion
A recent oil refinery explosion in West Tuscaloosa, Alabama has reignited longstanding concerns about public safety, infrastructure preparedness, and the inherent dangers associated with refinery operations. While the full scope of the damage is still under...
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 18, 2025 | Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
In 2019, a massive explosion rocked the Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) refinery, sending shockwaves through the surrounding community and causing extensive damage. The explosion, triggered by a ruptured pipe carrying hydrofluoric acid, resulted in fires, air...
Jan 16, 2025 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
On a quiet Wednesday evening, residents near Valero’s Three Rivers Refinery in Live Oak County, Texas, were rattled by news of a fire at the facility. The blaze, which broke out at the 89,000-barrel-per-day refinery, raised concerns about safety, environmental...
Nov 21, 2024 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident
Petrochemical facilities are essential to the production of fuels, plastics, and other products critical to modern life. However, the hazards associated with storing and processing petroleum products are significant. A recent petroleum tank fire in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is...
