Apr 23, 2024 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries
An oil refinery fire in Flint Hills, Texas in March grabbed headlines due to its potential impact on the environment, community, and economy. The Flint Hills Resources refinery, located near Houston, experienced a massive blaze that led to widespread concern and...
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...
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...
Oct 26, 2023 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
When it comes to the oil and gas industry, the hazards of the job are well known, particular in regards to offshore or refinery work. Unfortunately, the hazards of working on construction sites where gas pipelines are present are often overlooked. A fatal gas pipeline...
