For years, Texas has led the nation in occupational deaths, with the top percentage typically arising from construction. Despite apparent efforts to combat the inherent risk in construction and other industrious trades, employers have touted that new employees receive mandatory OSHA training in the hopes of mitigating the risk present while on the job. Still,…
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Shortly after 9:30 am CST on Monday, May 15, a fire broke out at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in Texas City. According to Marathon officials, workers were performing routine maintenance when a pump deal near them failed, resulting in a fire. Three workers were rushed to the hospital and unfortunately, one succumbed to their injuries. …
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Falls are one of the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and death. Falls are included among what is oftentimes referred to as the “Fatal Four” in workplace incident and injury cases alongside electrocutions, struck-by, and caught-in/between. Controlling worksite employers must ensure that adequate fall protection measures are required and actually put into practice…
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Welding is one of the most important jobs on any construction site, and also one of the most hazardous. Around 560,000 welding accidents occur each year in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, many of which result in severe or even fatal injuries. If you’ve been injured while welding in Houston, TX,…
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At around 3 pm on Friday, May 5th, workers at the Shell refinery plant in Deer Park, Texas were startled by what was originally described as a massive explosion. After being corrected by Deer Park officials, it was later categorized as a fire emergency. The fire quickly grew, quickly sending smoke and ash that was…
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Figure 1 – INEOS plant in Pasadena, TX on March 22, 2023. Photo credit: www.HoustonChronicle.com On March 23, 2023, a massive explosion occurred at the INEOS Phenol plant along Highway 225 near the East Beltway. The large explosion and fireball could be seen from miles away. According to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office, the…
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A workplace accident is an event that results in an injury or death caused by hazardous conditions or unsafe practices. Personal injury claims for workplace accidents are designed to help those affected by the incident recover compensation for past and future medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any other expenses incurred due to…
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The construction industry remains one of the most dangerous industries for workers. Given the nature of their work, construction workers may be exposed to challenging work environments that present risks due to elevation, failure of excavation, collapses, or pinch points. Moreover, the use of heavy machinery at construction sites presents its own unique set of…
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