Jul 18, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
In the wake of an unexpected chemical release, Orange County officials have issued a precautionary shelter-in-place order for several communities. This directive aims to protect residents from potential exposure to hazardous substances while emergency services work to...Jul 10, 2024 | 18 Wheeler Accident, Explosion, Personal Injury, Truck Accident
A catastrophic tanker explosion occurred east of Giddings, Texas, early Sunday morning, resulted in significant road closures and left at least two individuals injured. The incident involved a truck tractor carrying barrels of crude oil, which collided with a car...Apr 4, 2024 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
An oil refinery fire at a Phillips 66 refinery in Borger, Texas earlier this week left two workers injured and a community on high alert. Oil refinery fires represent a significant hazard in the industrial landscape, posing grave risks to both workers and surrounding...Feb 7, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident
Dozens of Baytown, Texas residents attended a recent hearing related to the proposed expansion of the Exxon Olefins plant in Baytown. The hearing, organized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, lasted for hours as numerous residents came forward to speak...Oct 9, 2023 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury, Safety
Texas, known for its vast landscapes and abundant natural resources, has long been at the forefront of the American energy industry. With the discovery of shale formations rich in oil and natural gas, the state has seen a surge in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking,...