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...
Industrial Accident
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...
Fires and Explosions in Refineries: Causes and Legal Options
Refineries operate under some of the most hazardous conditions in any industry. The combination of flammable materials, high-pressure systems, and complex industrial processes means that fires and explosions are a constant risk. When these devastating incidents occur,...
The Most Common Injuries in Scaffolding Accidents and Their Long-Term Impact
Scaffolding accidents are among the most serious workplace incidents, particularly in construction and industrial settings where workers frequently operate at significant heights. A single scaffolding failure can result in catastrophic injuries, leaving victims with...
Chemical Plant Explosion in Saegertown, Pennsylvania
There was an explosion at the Parker Lord Corporation Plant in Saegertown, Pennsylvania on February 9, 2025. According to reports, there was an explosion at the chemical plant. At least thirteen people have reportedly been injured in the incident, including...
Driver Killed in Loading Dock Accident in Seguin, Texas
There was a deadly workplace accident at the Niagara Bottling factory in Seguin, Texas on January 24, 2025. According to reports, an 18-wheeler that was backing into a loading dock at the facility struck and killed another driver. The driver was crushed between the...
Explosion at Chemical Plant in Charlotte, North Carolina
There was an explosion and fire at the JCI Jones Chemicals Plant in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 21, 2025. According to reports, there was an explosion as a result of violent polymerization which occurred during improper thawing of a chemical. Luckily given...