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...
Nov 14, 2023 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Personal Injury, Refinery Explosions, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
A water leak contributed to a recent fire at a pet food plant in Topeka, Kansas. Fortunately, no one was hurt in this fire, however, it serves as a great reminder of how water leaks can affect mechanics and machinery at plants and industrial facilities, and can...
Jul 6, 2023 | Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Safety
Power plants are hazardous environments for those who work there. Working around chemicals, combustible materials, and various equipment can all be hazardous. Power plants are vulnerable to catastrophic incidents, such as explosions. A power plant explosion can cause...
