There was an ammonia leak at the JT Inman manufacturing plant in North Attleborough, Massachusetts on July 30, 2024. According to reports, a line running to a large tank of ammonia was cut during work at the plant. Seven people were hospitalized as a result of the...
Refineries are filled with elevated work areas — scaffolding, ladders, catwalks, towers, and platforms are part of daily operations. Unfortunately, falls from height remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death at refineries and industrial plants. Many...
Boilers are essential to industrial operations, providing the heat and steam needed for power generation, chemical processing, and manufacturing. However, these high-pressure systems can become extremely dangerous if pressure levels are not carefully controlled. One...
Electrical injuries are a significant hazard in industrial workplaces, where workers are often exposed to high-voltage equipment, wiring, and machinery. These types of injuries can range from mild shocks to severe burns, nerve damage, or even fatalities, depending on...
Injuries at refineries are often serious, if not life-altering. Explosions, toxic exposure, mechanical failures, and falls can leave workers facing years of recovery, lost income, and permanent disability. When these accidents occur, injured workers have rights — and...
There was an explosion at the Vallourec Star steel plant in Youngstown, Ohio on July 11, 2024. According to reports, an explosion occurred at the plant when molten slag contacted water at the plant. The incident remains under investigation. The risk of an explosion...
When you're injured on the job, workers' compensation is typically the first source of recovery for medical bills, lost wages, and rehabilitation expenses. However, in some cases, your injury may be caused by someone other than your employer or co-workers. This is...
There was an explosion at a Duke Energy Substation in Maineville, Ohio on July 5, 2024. According to reports, an explosion and fire at the substation as a result of an equipment failure. The incident remains under investigation. An explosion at a power substation...
There was an explosion at the Alamo Group manufacturing facility in Seguin, Texas on June 25, 2024. According to reports, a propane tank exploded resulting in a flash fire at the facility. The incident occurred while workers were servicing a propane-powered...
There was an explosion at the General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems plant near Camden, Arkansas on July 3, 2024. According to reports, the explosion resulted in injuries to two workers, and a third is missing. One worker was taken to a local emergency room,...