Acetic acid is a common chemical used in many industries, but its vapor form can pose serious health risks. Whether you work in a lab, industrial facility, or even certain cleaning jobs, you may be exposed without realizing the danger. If you've been harmed by...
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...
Chlorine is a widely used chemical, primarily for disinfecting water in swimming pools, industrial settings, and public water supplies. While it plays an essential role in killing harmful bacteria and viruses, excessive exposure to chlorine can be dangerous, leading...
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...
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...
There was a fire at a Sulfur Plant in Atmore, Alabama on January 6, 2023. According to reports, a fire broke out in a warehouse at Tiger-Sul Products. A shelter in place was issued for nearby residents. It is unclear if anyone was burned in the fire. The incident...
There was a fire at the Wilbur-Ellis Fertilizer Plant in Grant County, Washington on October 23, 2022. According to reports, a fire broke out at the plant, which was quickly engulfed by flames. The plant was constructed entirely of wood, resulting in the fire's...
A large fire broke out at the Prime Eco Group Chemical Plant in Wharton, Texas on August 2, 2022. According to reports, a fire broke out in one of the buildings of the plant on Tuesday night. A shelter in place for nearby residents was issued due to concerns...
There was a fire and release of chlorine at the Olin Plant at Dow Chemical in Plaquemine, Louisiana on April 18, 2022. The release of chlorine resulted in a shelter in place being issued for residents of Iberville Parish. According to reports, chlorine could be...
There was an explosion at the Dyno Nobel ammonia plant in Waggaman, Louisiana on February 17, 2022. The plant is located in the Cornerstone chemical complex. The facility produces ammonia for use in explosives and industrial uses. Exposure to ammonia has a number of...