Jul 19, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
In the wake of a damaging tornado, an Exxon oil refinery in Joliet, Illinois, one of the nation’s largest refineries, has been left without power. This significant disruption highlights the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure to severe weather events and...
Jun 25, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Injury, Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions
On June 25, 2024, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report on the catastrophic explosion at the BP-Husky Toledo Refinery in Oregon, Ohio, which occurred on September 20, 2022. This tragic incident claimed the lives of two...
Jun 19, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Manufacturing Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
Texas, known for its vast landscapes and booming industries, also holds a less enviable distinction: it leads the nation in the number of chemical incidents. With its dense concentration of chemical plants, refineries, and industrial facilities, the state has become a...
May 31, 2024 | Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions
A gas line explosion at a refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas has left two workers injured and prompted a significant emergency response from local authorities. The incident, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, led to traffic diversions and a shelter-in-place order...
Apr 26, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Workplace Injuries
The intricate network of gas pipelines that crisscross beneath our feet forms the backbone of modern energy infrastructure, powering homes, businesses, and industries. Yet, the work involved in constructing, maintaining, and repairing these pipelines comes with...
Apr 23, 2024 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries
An oil refinery fire in Flint Hills, Texas in March grabbed headlines due to its potential impact on the environment, community, and economy. The Flint Hills Resources refinery, located near Houston, experienced a massive blaze that led to widespread concern and...
