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Category Archives: Oil and Gas Accidents
Southwest Houston Residents Wary of Centerpoint Facility Given Safety Concerns
In December 2022, a community protest formed in the Southwest Houston neighborhood of Southwest Crossing; in response to Centerpoint Energy’s new propane facility that was recently constructed on the neighborhood’s fringe. Centerpoint, the Houston-based energy giant, reportedly began building propane-air peak-shaving facilities throughout Houston since…
Can You Sue Your Natural Gas Provider in Texas After a Home Explosion or Fire Caused by a Natural Gas Leak?
In Texas, there are generally few circumstances in which an aggrieved homeowner may sue their natural gas provider for ordinary negligence for a home explosion or fire caused by a natural gas leak. For each natural gas provider in the State, the circumstances are limited…
Exxon Explosion, Baytown, Texas
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…
Chemical Safety Board Renews a Sense of Urgency in Ongoing Investigations
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…
Federal Agencies Underreport Offshore Oil & Gas Deaths, Creating the Illusion of Safety
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…
¿Sufrió lesiones causados por una explosión de gas o de una refinería? Encuentre abogados de daños personales expertos.
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…
K-Solve Fire Posed Serious Health And Safety Concerns
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…
For Oil And Gas Workers, Job-Related Risks Extend Far Beyond Explosions
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…
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