There was an explosion at the Armorock Polymer Concrete manufacturing plant in Boulder City, Nevada on July 11, 2022. According to reports, multiple employees sustained burns during the explosion. At least six workers were injured and required medical treatment. ...
Industrial Accident
Chemical Plant Explosion in East St. Louis, Illinois
There was an explosion at the Allnex USA chemical plant located in East St. Louis, Illinois on July 10, 2022. According to reports, a tank inside the chemical plant exploded, resulting in injuries to two workers present. A fire broke out as a result of the...
Explosion at Natural Gas Plant in Medford, Oklahoma
There was an explosion at the ONEOK natural gas plant located in Medford, Oklahoma on July 9, 2022. Authorities issued an evacuation order for residents within a 2 mile radius of the facility. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. There have been a...
Fire at Chemical Plant in Katy, Texas
There was a fire at a Sodium Chlorite Plant located in Katy, Texas on July 2, 2022. According to reports, a fire broke out at the plant located at 29738 Goynes Road. Authorities called for a voluntary evacuation due to concerns regarding chemicals released into the...
Natural Gas Pipeline Explosion in Fort Bend County, Texas
There was an explosion on a pipeline in Wallis, Texas on July 7, 2022. According to reports, a pipeline in a field at the 15400 block of Jo Ann Lane near FM 1952 exploded on Thursday morning. The pipeline was carrying natural gas at the time of the explosion. ...
OSHA Investigation into Deadly Construction Fall
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into a fatal fall that occurred at a construction project in Houston, Texas. On January 26, 2022, a worker fell through a skylight, falling 30 feet. The OSHA investigation...
The Risks of Chemical Exposures in Industrial Construction Settings
Introduction Industrial construction sites, particularly in sectors like chemical manufacturing and oil refineries, pose significant health risks due to potential exposure to hazardous chemicals. These environments can be perilous due to the presence of volatile...
Fire at OxyChem Plant in La Porte, Texas
There was a fire at the OxyChem vinyls plant in La Porte, Texas on June 21, 2022. According to reports, the fire began in a pump at the facility. The fire released significant smoke into the atmosphere. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames early on...
OSHA Investigation into Deadly Fall at Manufacturing Plant
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into a deadly December 2021 accident at CJ TMI Manufacturing America LLC in Robbinsville, New Jersey. During the incident, a contractor fell from a scissor lift while...
OSHA Investigation Following Amputation Injury
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into the January 2022 incident at a metal buildings manufacturer in Imler, Pennsylvania. During the incident, a worker at Corle Building Systems Inc. was performing work when...

