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....
Mar 5, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
We just passed the two-year anniversary of what was almost one of the worst fertilizer plant explosions in U.S. history. In January 2022, a fire broke out at the Wintson Weaver Co.’s fertilizer facility in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The fire burned for four days,...
Dec 11, 2023 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
A petroleum refinery explosion in White Lake Township, Michigan in November was heard and felt for miles around. Residents report the initial blast knocking items off walls, scaring children and animals, and sending a plume of flames and dark smoke rising well above...
Dec 6, 2023 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury, Refinery Explosions, Safety, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Safety
The oil and gas industry is a crucial sector that fuels various aspects of our daily lives. However, the infrastructure supporting this industry, including oil tanks, presents significant hazards to those who live and work in proximity to these structures. One tragic...
