Mar 18, 2025 | Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
In 2019, a massive explosion rocked the Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) refinery, sending shockwaves through the surrounding community and causing extensive damage. The explosion, triggered by a ruptured pipe carrying hydrofluoric acid, resulted in fires, air...
Mar 10, 2025 | Explosion, Gas Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents
A recent gas leak explosion in Kansas has drawn the attention of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which is now investigating the cause and potential regulatory violations. Gas leaks pose significant risks, leading to devastating explosions, severe...
Oct 1, 2024 | Gas Leak Injuries, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury
Gas leaks are a significant hazard in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. These leaks can lead to catastrophic events, including explosions, fires, and poisoning. Understanding the common causes of gas leaks, the associated hazards, potential injuries,...
Sep 17, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury
In recent weeks, the 2023 Marathon refinery fire in Garyville, Louisiana has garnered significant media attention. This attention is not only for the dramatic blaze that engulfed the facility for days on end, but also for its profound impact beyond the refinery’s...
Sep 9, 2024 | Burn Injury, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents
A lightning strike is the probable cause of an oil tank battery fire in Kansas. The fire occurred in August, engulfing four tank batteries and sending plumes of dark smoke into the area. No injuries were reported, but the incident is serving as a reminder of the...
