Pipeline Explosions in the U.S. Over the Past Decade The United States relies on an extensive network of pipelines that carry natural gases to all customers. Without this pipeline infrastructure, our economy would not be able to function. Every year, more than two million miles of main lines and pipelines deliver natural gases to...

In the early morning hours on December 23, 2021, a Baytown, Texas ExxonMobil refinery complex caught on fire, injuring 4 on-duty workers. Located in the 50000 block of Baytown Drive, along the Houston Ship Channel, residents in the surrounding area reported hearing a loud “boom” around 1 a.m. before the entire complex was soon...

Fertilizer plants play a central role in the health and safety of this country. We use fertilizer for various types of commercial and residential use, particularly in the agricultural industry to help provide enough food to feed everyone in this country. However, any person who works or lives around a fertilizer plant could be...

Any vehicle accident has the potential to lead to severe injuries, particularly those involving larger commercial vehicles. This is especially true for any crash involving an oil tanker or an incident involving an oil tanker explosion. Tanker trucks can weigh tens of thousands of pounds, and they have the added danger of carrying large...

Gas explosions are one of the most common causes of residential fires and related injuries and deaths in the US. These incidents can occur not only in the home but also in industrial areas and in regular workplaces. Each year, gas explosions lead to significant amounts of property damage as well as serious injuries...