May 14, 2025 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Oil Refinery Fire, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
A fire at the Valero Refinery in Benicia, California, is once again highlighting the ongoing dangers posed by oil refinery operations. On the heels of this incident, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) issued several violations, including excessive...
Oct 13, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents
The oil and gas industry is essential for energy production but is also one of the most hazardous sectors due to the frequent use of dangerous chemicals. These chemicals are critical in exploration, extraction, refining, and transportation processes. However, exposure...
Oct 11, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil Refinery Injuries, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
A tragic hydrogen sulfide leak at a Pemex facility in Deer Park, Texas, recently resulted in the deaths of two workers and left dozens more injured. Hydrogen sulfide is a highly toxic gas commonly found in oil refineries and natural gas processing plants. Exposure to...