On December 23, 2021, an explosion occurred at ExxonMobil Oil Refinery in Baytown, Texas. At least three (3) people were transported by air ambulance as officials responded to the “major industrial accident.” The explosion occurred around 1 a.m., where Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to…
The Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is the federal government entity that investigates industrial chemical accidents. Like many federal agencies, the CSB suffers from a backlog in its incident investigations. The backlog faced by the CSB affects investigations of significant industrial incidents, including notable Houston-based incidents…
Recent investigations into the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) allege that deaths of offshore oil and gas workers frequently go unreported. Specifically, “inconsistent and missing data, as well as loopholes that allow some fatalities to go unreported, make the offshore industry appear safer…
Puede que explosiones sean menos comunes en cuanto a los daños personales, pero donde sea que sucedan, en el trabajo o en su vida diaria, los efectos de tales accidentes pueden ser devastadores. No sólo pueden causar muerte, los que sobreviven pueden sufrir de problemas…
The recent fire at the Channelview K-Solv was devastating to watch on the news. Local residents, unaware of what was happening at the time, likely feared for their safety. Meanwhile, workers at the chemical plant had to implement an emergency response. Thick, black smoke looked…
Employment in the oil and gas industry situates workers among the most dangerous jobs in the world. Unfortunately, breaking news stories about a fire or explosion that injured or killed multiple people air far too often. Large-scale catastrophic incidents, such as explosions, are common in…
Workers in the oil and gas industry are well aware of the dangers they face, yet some concerns are out of their control. It is an employer’s responsibility to implement safety precautions for those surrounded by flammable materials. Controlling fire hazards is a vital component…

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