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 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 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 18, 2023 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Injuries
Texas is one of the most industrial-friendly states in the United States. There are hundreds of industrial facilities in Texas, ranging from product manufacturers to oil refineries to chemical plants. Unfortunately, not only does Texas lead the nation in terms of...
Nov 28, 2023 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Refinery Explosions, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion
Sugar refineries are vital in transforming raw sugar into the everyday sweetener we use. However, behind the seemingly common refinery process lies the potential for catastrophic explosions. These devastating incidents not only result in substantial structural damage...
