Apr 23, 2025 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Gas Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Natural Gas Injuries, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Pipeline Incidents
Oil pipelines are critical components of the nation’s energy infrastructure, responsible for transporting millions of barrels of crude oil and refined products across the country every day. While these underground arteries support the energy economy, they also pose...
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...
Dec 23, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Incidents
Oil pipeline incidents, such as the recent spill in Wisconsin, serve as stark reminders of the risks these structures pose to the environment, public health, and local communities. When pipelines fail, the consequences can be far-reaching, leading to environmental...
Dec 17, 2024 | Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Injuries, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries
Pipeline and gas distribution systems are vital to delivering energy to homes, businesses, and industries. However, when something goes wrong, the consequences can be catastrophic. Explosions, gas leaks, and fires often result in devastating injuries, extensive...
Dec 6, 2024 | Natural Gas Injuries, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
Mexico’s state-run oil company, Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex), has faced longstanding criticism for its safety practices. Despite pledging to eliminate worker fatalities in 2024, Pemex has already suffered multiple fatal incidents this year, leading to at least six...
Nov 4, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
In the oil and gas industry, few areas are as important yet as hazardous as oilfield tank batteries. Essential for storing, processing, and separating produced fluids from oil and gas wells, tank batteries are critical to oilfield operations. However, they also pose...
