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...
Dec 17, 2024 | Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Injuries, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries
Pipeline and gas distribution systems are vital to delivering energy to homes, businesses, and industries. However, when something goes wrong, the consequences can be catastrophic. Explosions, gas leaks, and fires often result in devastating injuries, extensive...
Dec 6, 2024 | Natural Gas Injuries, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
Mexico’s state-run oil company, Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex), has faced longstanding criticism for its safety practices. Despite pledging to eliminate worker fatalities in 2024, Pemex has already suffered multiple fatal incidents this year, leading to at least six...
Nov 21, 2024 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident
Petrochemical facilities are essential to the production of fuels, plastics, and other products critical to modern life. However, the hazards associated with storing and processing petroleum products are significant. A recent petroleum tank fire in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is...
Nov 4, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
In the oil and gas industry, few areas are as important yet as hazardous as oilfield tank batteries. Essential for storing, processing, and separating produced fluids from oil and gas wells, tank batteries are critical to oilfield operations. However, they also pose...
