On March 22, 2023, officials reported an explosion at the INEOS Phenol plant located in the 3500 block of Pasadena Freeway. The explosion occurred around 11:45 am at the INEOS Phenol plant along Highway 225 near the East Beltway, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Fire officials said the fire was caused when a liquid petroleum…
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On March 7, 2023, a dry-cleaning store employee (“woman”), filed a complaint in the Harris County District Court against defendant My Ha, LLC doing business as Dry Clean Planet #10 (“Defendant”) for injuries she sustained while working for Dry Clean Planet #10 in Spring, Texas (“Incident”). On December 2, 2022, according to the lawsuit, the…
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An explosion and fire erupted at a chemical plant in suburban Houston on March 22, 2023, injuring one person. The blast occurred around noon on March 22, 2023, at a chemical production facility in Pasadena, Texas. Preliminary information indicated the fire occurred when liquified natural gas was being transferred from a tanker truck to a…
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On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, an explosion occurred at a plant in Pasadena, Texas. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, at least one person was injured in the blast and taken to a local hospital. Local news broadcasts showed the aftermath of the explosion. Large plumes of black smoke could be seen coming from the Ineos…
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Figure 1 – Flammable and toxic gas leaking from the DuPont chemical plant in La Porte, Texas on November 15, 2014. Photo credit: www.TexasTribune.org. A release of highly toxic and flammable gas called Methyl Mercaptan was released on November 15, 2014, at a plant in La Porte, Texas. The release of the gas resulted in…
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In early January, a Texas native, 42-year-old Daniel Navarrete died when he fell through an open hatch at Nabors Industries in Mountrail County, North Dakota according to Sheriff Core Bristol. Reports shared that co-workers attempted to rescue Mr. Navarrete, but unfortunately he died at the scene. Mr. Navarrete was a contractor working at the Devon…
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The first Harris County Commissioners Court meeting of the year featured a new policy aimed at making construction sites safer for workers. Harris County attorney Christian Menefee said the policy aims to punish construction companies who have a disregard for employee safety. The new policy requires all employees and managers overseeing Harris County construction sites…
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Workplace injuries exist in many forms, one of which is occupational hazards that, overtime, can result in occupational diseases. No doubt, certain occupations come with higher risks whether it be by excessive exposure to hazardous products or prolonged physical demands of the body. Some of the most common occupational illnesses include: • Skin diseases such…
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