Sep 2, 2024 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Explosion
One person is recovering from burn injuries from a fire that began as a dust explosion. The incident happened last week at a Tyson facility in Franklin County, Tennessee. Reports say that a truck was unloading grain when a dust explosion occurred, igniting a fire that...
Aug 27, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions
Oil refineries are complex industrial facilities designed to convert crude oil into valuable products like gasoline, diesel, and other essential petrochemical products. Flaring is an integral part of these operations. It is a safety measure to prevent dangerous gases...
Aug 19, 2024 | Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Wrongful Death
Natural gas pipelines are a critical component of the energy infrastructure, transporting gas over vast distances to fuel homes, businesses, and industries. However, working on these pipelines poses significant hazards that can lead to serious injuries or even...
Aug 15, 2024 | Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Pipeline Explosions, Wrongful Death
Natural gas is a common and essential resource in many homes, but it also poses significant risks if not properly managed. A recent tragedy in Bel Air, Maryland, serves as a grim reminder of these dangers, where a natural gas leak led to a catastrophic explosion,...
Aug 12, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
Chemical plant explosions are catastrophic events that often lead to severe injuries, loss of life, and significant property damage. One of the more common yet preventable causes of such explosions is the over-pressurization of railcars transporting hazardous...