Aug 1, 2024 | Burn Injury, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, The Jones Act
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a report on the maritime fire aboard the Staten Island ferry Sandy Ground in 2022, which caused $13 million in damages. The NTSB identified a design flaw and crew error as the main causes of the incident, which...
Jul 22, 2024 | Burn Injury, Explosion, Personal Injury, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
In a recent and alarming incident at the Green Plains Ethanol Plant in Iowa, two employees suffered burn injuries. This ethanol plant explosion highlights the inherent risks associated with working in industrial environments, particularly in ethanol production...
Jun 23, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Manufacturing Injuries, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
An unexpected explosion rocked the Tafisa particleboard plant in Quebec, a leading figure in the particleboard manufacturing industry. The incident, which has drawn significant attention, fortunately resulted in no injuries, but it did temporarily disrupt operations...
Jun 18, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions, Uncategorized, Workplace Explosion
Pipeline explosions are catastrophic events that not only cause massive property damage but also pose severe threats to human life and the environment. Houston, a major hub for the oil and gas industry, has unfortunately experienced its share of such disasters. In the...
Jun 7, 2024 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
Burn injuries from workplace explosions are among the most severe and traumatic types of injuries that can occur on the job. These injuries not only cause immense physical pain but also have profound psychological and economic impacts on the victims and their...
