There was a pipeline fire on a natural gas pipeline owned by Energy Transfer in Deer Park, Texas on September 16, 2024. According to reports, a car may have struck a valve on the pipeline, causing the fire. The incident occurred at a valve station for 20-inch-wide...
Industrial Accident
Deadly Gas Station Explosion in Cardiff, Idaho
There was an explosion at an Atkinson Distributing gas station in Cardiff, Idaho on September 11, 2024. According to reports, a gas station was destroyed after an explosion and fire. At the time, a fuel tanker was offloading fuel at the station. Multiple people...
Explosion at Zarbana Aluminum Plant in Columbiana, Ohio
There was an explosion at the Zarbana Aluminum Extrusions Plant in Columbiana, Ohio on September 12, 2024. According to reports, three workers sustained injuries in the explosion. At the time, the workers were pouring aluminum billet out of the forge into a mold. ...
Explosion at Gas Plant Substation in Maysville, Oklahoma
There was a pipeline explosion at an Enerfin Resources substation in Maysville, Oklahoma on September 11, 2024. According to reports, three workers sustained injuries in the explosion and fire. At the time, the substation was undergoing maintenance. The three...
Deadly Boom Lift Collapse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
There was a boom lift accident in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 6, 2024. According to reports, a boom lift fell over landing on top of a van. Three people on the lift were thrown 30 feet onto the ground. At least one of the workers is reported to...
Fire at Lyondell Basell Refinery in Houston, Texas
There was a fire at the Lyondell Basell oil refinery in Houston, Texas on August 29, 2024. According to reports, the fire was contained to one unit at the facility. It is unclear if anyone was injured in the incident. Fires at oil refineries can be caused by a...
The Dangers of Boom Lift Accidents: What Causes a Boom Lift to Fall Over and How to Prevent It
Boom lifts are essential equipment used in construction, maintenance, and other industries where workers need to safely reach high places. These machines provide a stable platform for workers performing tasks such as painting, repairs, electrical work, or installing...
Explosion at Evonik Chemical Plant in Theodore, Alabama
There was an explosion at the Evonik Industries Chemical Plant in Theodore, Alabama on August 10, 2024. According to reports, a railcar containing hydrogen peroxide is believed to have been over pressurized, resulting in the explosion. It is unclear if anyone was...
Death Reported at Tesla Gigafactory Plant in Austin, Texas
There was a tragic incident at the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas on August 1, 2024. According to the reports, EMS was called out to the facility to assist with someone experiencing cardiac arrest. It is unclear if the worker was an employee of Tesla or a...
Ammonia Gas Leak at Food Plant in Sterling, Virginia
There was an ammonia leak at the Cuisine Solutions food plant in Sterling, Virginia on July 30, 2024. According to the fire department, a valve leaked resulting in the ammonia release. Thirty-three people were hospitalized as a result of the exposure. The incident...