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...
Jul 18, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
In the wake of an unexpected chemical release, Orange County officials have issued a precautionary shelter-in-place order for several communities. This directive aims to protect residents from potential exposure to hazardous substances while emergency services work to...
Jul 13, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
In a stark reminder of the inherent dangers faced by oilfield workers, an oilfield explosion rocked an area near Bradley, Oklahoma recently, injuring four employees. This incident has drawn significant attention to the safety protocols and risks associated with oil...
Jul 9, 2024 | Burn Injury, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
A recent recycling center fire at a major facility in Dallas has drawn attention to the inherent dangers associated with such operations. The blaze, which erupted on a Saturday morning, sent thick plumes of black smoke into the sky, visible for miles around. While...
Jul 5, 2024 | Explosion, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
In the wake of a devastating explosion at the General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems facility near Camden, Arkansas, two employees have been injured, and one remains missing. This tragic incident, which occurred on a quiet Wednesday morning, has sent...
Jul 2, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Safety, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
A recent federal inspection at Outdoor Furniture Refinishing Inc., also known as Allied Powder Coating, in Houston has uncovered over 40 safety hazards, posing severe safety hazards and health risks to employees. From exposure to toxic chemicals and inadequate...
