Feb 21, 2025 | Explosion, Gas Explosion, Natural Gas Injuries, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Pipeline Incidents
West Texas has experienced a significant increase in seismic activity over the past decade, raising concerns about the role of fracking and oil drilling in triggering these earthquakes. While the region is not historically known for frequent seismic events, recent...
Feb 4, 2025 | Explosion, Gas Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Natural Gas Injuries, Oil and Gas Incidents, Workplace Explosion, Wrongful Death
Fifteen years ago, on February 7, 2010, a devastating explosion tore through the Kleen Energy power plant in Middletown, Connecticut, killing six workers and injuring dozens more. The incident, which remains one of the deadliest industrial explosions in U.S. history,...
Nov 25, 2024 | Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Natural Gas Injuries, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury
Natural gas is an essential resource powering homes, businesses, and industries. Despite its benefits, it poses significant hazards. Leaks, explosions, and exposure to toxic gases can result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. In Texas, where natural gas is a...
Jul 15, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions
The California State Fire Marshal’s Office has recently rejected a new risk analysis plan proposed by Sable Offshore for the reopening of a pipeline off the Santa Barbara County coastline. The agency asserts that the plan fails to meet the required higher safety...
Feb 16, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Defective Product, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
The community surrounding the Phillips 66 refinery in Billings, Montana is recovering from the stressful events of February 9, 2024. According to reports, not one – but two – fires erupted at the refinery causing community-wide concern. An incident like this one puts...
