A powerful explosion at the Skyland Grain facility in Sunray, Texas, has left a trail of damage, injury, and unanswered questions. The blast occurred on the afternoon of March 28, shaking the small Panhandle town and triggering an emergency response that included...
Industrial Accident
Pipeline Failures at Refineries: Causes, Dangers, and Legal Remedies for Injured Workers
Pipelines are the lifeblood of any refinery, moving volatile chemicals, fuel, steam, and gases throughout the facility. When a pipeline fails, the results can be catastrophic — including fires, explosions, chemical exposure, and widespread injury. While some pipeline...
Acetic Acid Vapor Release at Virginia Chemical Plant Injures Six Workers
An industrial accident at a chemical manufacturing facility in Narrows, Virginia, has left six employees injured, with two in critical condition. The incident occurred on the morning of Thursday, March 20, at the Celanese plant’s Cellulose Acetate Unit. According to...
Explosion at Martin Creek Power Plant in Tatum, Texas
A recent explosion at the Martin Creek Power Plant in Tatum, Texas, raised concerns about workplace safety and the risks associated with industrial power generation. Emergency responders from the Tatum and Church Hill Volunteer Fire Departments quickly arrived at the...
Scaffolding Collapse at Chevron Plant in Pasadena Injures Three Workers
Reports indicate there was an industrial accident at a Chevron facility in Pasadena, Texas, resulting in three workers being injured on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 after a scaffolding collapse. Emergency crews from the Pasadena Fire Department responded quickly to the...
Injuries Caused When a Forklift Runs Over a Worker’s Foot: Who Can Be Held Responsible?
One of the more common but still serious forklift-related injuries involves a worker’s foot being run over. These incidents may seem minor compared to forklift tip-over accidents or falling loads, but they can result in crushed bones, amputations, long-term nerve...
Ammonia Leak at Matagorda County, Texas Plant Hospitalizes Multiple Workers
There was a hazardous ammonia leak at a chemical plant in Matagorda County, Texas on March 7, 2025. The leak resulted in multiple workers being hospitalized Friday afternoon. The leak occurred at the Roehm USA facility. According to initial reports, the incident was...
Tesla Faces OSHA Violations and Fines Following Fatal Electrocution at Texas Gigafactory
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued three serious safety violations and nearly $50,000 in fines following the electrocution of a contract electrician at the Tesla Gigafactory in Texas. The federal agency found multiple safety lapses at the...
Massive Fire Destroys Magnesium Foundry in Chicago Suburbs
A devastating fire engulfed a magnesium casting plant in the south suburbs of Chicago late Wednesday night, March 5, 2025, reducing the facility to ruins. The blaze erupted around 11:30 p.m. at the Chicago Magnesium Casting Company foundry, located on Seeley Avenue in...
Three Charter Busses Carrying Plant Workers in Crash in Port Arthur, Texas
There was a significant traffic accident involving three charter buses in Port Arthur, Texas on March 5, 2025. The accident resulted in 68 individuals being transported to local hospitals. Authorities have determined that the crash was initiated when a dump truck...