Apr 8, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Injury, Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Incidents, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
In the realm of industry, the risk of accidents is an inherent reality. Despite rigorous safety measures, unforeseen circumstances can lead to catastrophic events such as industrial explosions. These incidents not only pose immediate dangers to workers and surrounding...
Mar 27, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Workplace Explosion
A recent explosion at a restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia is raising awareness to the risks of gas leak explosions. Reports say the leak was caused by a contractor who damaged the gas line while installing underground cables outside. While no injuries were reported, the...
Mar 24, 2024 | Asphalt Plant Explosions, Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of a plant explosion at Associated Asphalt in Greensboro, North Carolina. The asphalt plant explosion occurred on March 18, 2024 around 3 p.m. Investigators say that the building was evacuated, which prevented...
Mar 21, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Safety
The Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) explosion of 2019 was a significant industrial accident that took place at the PES refinery complex in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on June 21, 2019, resulting in a massive fire and explosion that...
Mar 13, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Maritime Injury, Natural Gas Explosions, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Workplace Explosion
The Piper Alpha oil rig explosion, which occurred on July 6, 1988, stands as one of the most devastating industrial disasters in history. The legacy of the Piper Alpha disaster serves as a sobering reminder of the potential consequences of lax safety measures and...
Mar 11, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
A December, 2023 oil refinery explosion in Bridgeport, Connecticut underscores the inherent risks associated with working in, or living near, industrial facilities. This incident also raised questions about regulatory oversight and emergency preparedness measures....
