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...
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 1, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Personal Injury, Workplace Injuries
In a recent legal development, the U.S. government reached a settlement with Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) regarding a high-profile chemical fire that captured national attention in 2019. The fire, which originated in one of the PES refinery’s alkylation units,...
Sep 30, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Plant Accident, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident
On September 29, 2024, a large fire broke out at the Biolab facility in Conyers, Georgia. This facility, known for manufacturing pool and cleaning products, became the site of a significant chemical fire that sent thick plumes of smoke into the air, raising concerns...
Sep 24, 2024 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Oil and Gas Incidents, Workplace Explosion
Diesel plants, especially those producing renewable diesel, are vital to energy production. Unfortunately, they are also highly hazardous environments. Workers face numerous risks, including exposure to toxic chemicals, fires, and explosions. One of the most severe...
