In a tragic incident highlighting the inherent dangers of working on power lines, 29-year-old Charles Stewart lost his life while working on utility lines in Sayler Park, Cincinnati, on July 20, 2023. Stewart, an employee with the Bowlin Group, was contracted by Duke...
Industrial Accident
Deadly Accident during Construction at LG Energy Solution in Holland, Michigan
There was a deadly construction accident in Holland, Michigan on September 15, 2023. According to reports, a crew was testing a pressurized cap at the LG Energy Solution facility. During the process, a plate broke free and struck a worker in the head, killing him. ...
Explosion at Railyard in North Platte, Nebraska
There was an explosion at the Union Pacific Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska on September 14, 2023. According to reports, there was an explosion inside a shipping container at the railyard. An evacuation was ordered as a result of the explosion. It is unclear...
Explosion at Archer Daniels Midland Plant in Decatur, Illinois
There was an explosion and fire at the Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Plant in Decatur, Illinois on September 10, 2023. According to reports, eight employees sustained injuries in the incident, with six people requiring hospitalization. The cause of the explosion is...
Fire at BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas
There was a fire at the BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas on September 5, 2023. According to reports, a fire broke out in the pyrolysis gasoline unit at the plant. A tower in the unit collapsed as a result of the fire. It is unclear...
Fire at SolvChem Chemical Plant in Pearland, Texas
There was a fire at the SolvChem Chemical Plant in Pearland, Texas on August 28, 2023. According to reports, a fire broke out at the plant. The fire was contained to two shipping containers and a truck at the facility. The facility is located at 1904 Mykawa Road,...
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...
Fire at Fertilizer Plant in Bartlett, Texas
There was a fire at the American Plant Food Corporation fertilizer plant in Bartlett, Texas on August 20, 2023. According to reports, a fire broke out at the plant Sunday night. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time. There have been a number of...
Explosion at Gas Plant in Hickman County, Tennessee
There was an explosion at the Tennessee Gas Pipeline/Kinder Morgan facility in Hickman County, Tennessee on August 18, 2023. According to reports, there was an explosion at a natural gas compressor station at the plant. It is believed an equipment failure led to the...
Explosions at Sherwin Williams Plant in Garland, Texas
There was an explosion at the Sherwin Williams Plant in Garland, Texas on August 7, 2023. According to reports, there were multiple explosions early Monday morning before the plant caught fire. Nearby residents report being woken by the explosions. At least one...