There was a chemical release at the Altivia complex in La Porte, Texas on December 4, 2023. Reports indicate chemical phosgene was release at the facility, resulting in a shelter-in-place being ordered for those near the plant. Eight workers who were exposed to the...
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Fire at Lion Elastomers Industrial Plant in Port Neches, Texas
A fire broke out at the Lion Elastomers Plant in Port Neches, Texas on November 15, 2023. According to reports, liquid latex caught fire in a building at the plant. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. A shelter in place was initially ordered due to...
Chemical Plant Fire in Shepherd, Texas
There was a fire at the Sound Resource Solutions chemical facility in Shepherd, Texas on November 8, 2023. According to reports, a fire broke out at the plant, located on FM 1127 in San Jacinto County. Emergency crews are responding to the fire at this time. It is...
Mass Chemical Poisoning on Ferry FILIPINAS SURIGAO DEL NORTE
There was an poisoning event on the ferry FILIPINAS SURIGAO DEL NORTE on October 7, 2023. A barrel believed to contain chlorine fell from a forklift onto the cargo deck on the ferry. More than 20 crew members were exposed to sulfuric acid as a result, and sustained...
Chemical Spill After Trucking Accident in Illinois
On September 29, 2023, in a tragic event in Teutopolis, Illinois, five people were killed and five others seriously injured when a truck carrying a toxic substance, anhydrous ammonia, overturned. The fatal accident resulted in a dangerous chemical spill, releasing...
Fire at Marathon Petroleum Refinery in Garyville, Louisiana
There was a fire at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in Garyville, Louisiana on August 25, 2023. According to reports, a fire broke out at the plant, resulting in an evacuation of all workers. The facility is located at 4663 W. Airline Highway. The chemical leak and...
Concerns Following Dow Chemical Facility Explosion
The recent explosion and fire at the Dow Chemical facility in Plaquemine, Louisiana, underscore the potential risks and hazards associated with the chemical industry. According to the preliminary incident report from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality...
Incident at Marathon Refinery in Texas City, Texas
There was an incident at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City, Texas on June 27, 2023. Reports indicate a shelter in place has been issued due to a unit disruption at the refinery. There is a heavy smell of sulfur as a result of the incident. The...
Do I have to see a “company doctor” if I’m injured in a refinery accident?
Working in the oil and gas industry can be a dangerous business, even when your employer follows all the applicable state and federal safety guidelines. Accidents happen at Texas refineries with enough frequency that it pays to understand what your plan will be if you...
ExxonMobil Worker Dies Following Chemical Exposure in Baytown, Texas
There was a hazardous materials incident at the ExxonMobil Olefins Plant in Baytown, Texas on February 17, 2023. The worker was transported to Methodist Hospital in Baytown where he was pronounced dead. Reports indicate there was a strong chemical odor coming from...