There was an explosion at the Mustang Gas Plant in Hennessey, Oklahoma on January 12, 2025. According to reports, there was a valve blow out at the plant, and a spark resulted in an ignition of the highly pressurized gas. Workers and nearby residents were evacuated...
Refineries handle large quantities of hazardous gases as part of their daily operations. While these substances are essential to the refining process, they also pose a significant threat to worker safety when not properly controlled. Toxic gas releases are among the...
A hard landing is a type of aviation incident that occurs when an aircraft touches down with greater vertical speed or force than is considered normal or safe. While not always resulting in damage or personal injury, hard landings can stress the airframe, damage...
Fast food restaurants are some of the busiest businesses in Texas, serving thousands of customers every day. While these businesses are designed for convenience and speed, they still have a legal obligation to maintain safe conditions for customers both inside the...
A spinal cord injury is one of the most life-altering outcomes a motorcyclist can experience after a crash. These injuries don’t just affect mobility — they can impact every aspect of a person’s life, from independence and employment to long-term health and emotional...
Water contamination in airplane fuel is a well-recognized aviation safety hazard that continues to play a role in serious incidents and crashes. Even small amounts of water entering an aircraft’s fuel system can interfere with engine performance, cause power...
Refineries process enormous quantities of volatile hydrocarbons under high temperatures and pressures. When these materials escape from pipelines, vessels, or processing equipment, they can form dangerous vapor clouds that spread rapidly through refinery units. If the...
Offshore oil spills can cause widespread economic disruption for coastal communities that depend on healthy marine ecosystems. When crude oil contaminates fisheries, marshes, and shorelines, the effects can ripple through entire regional economies. Commercial...
Self-driving taxis—often referred to as robotaxis—are touted as the future of transportation. But when the sun goes down, the technology behind these vehicles can face serious limitations. Nighttime driving brings reduced visibility, headlight glare, and a host of...
There was a deadly crash at the Cherokee-Anderson county line in Texas on January 8, 2025. According to reports, two 18-wheelers and an SUV were involved in a head-on collision on the Neches River Bridge on Highway 79. The driver of one of the 18-wheelers was killed...