The Chemical Safety Board, sometimes referred to as the CSB, is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government. The Chemical Safety Board is responsible for investigating industrial chemical accidents. Chemical Safety Board Investigations Typically, an investigation into an industrial accident takes somewhere between six to 12 months. An investigation conceivable can take a...

Every year, an unfortunate number of people are injured in workplace explosions. Some of these workers sustain debilitating and even fatal injuries. Some types of explosions in the workplace are more commonplace than others. There are seven top causes of workplace explosions: Hazardous chemicals Combustion engines Static electricity Mechanical sparks Faulty electrical wiring Gas...

Oil extraction remains a primary way in which energy resources are obtained in the United States and elsewhere around the world. While oil extraction has a positive impact on energy across the country, there are negative aspects associated with oil extraction. Among the adverse attributes of oil extraction is its impact on the environment....

A catastrophic explosion at the Summerset Marine Construction facility in Eagle, Wisconsin, has injured at least six people. The injury victims include three people who have been classified as civilians together with three firefighters. The explosion that resulted in a massive blaze occurred between 7:30 and 8:00 Thursday morning (May 19, 2022). The cause...

Disasters related to an oil refinery explosion are relatively rare, but they do occur. Unfortunately, when a refinery explosion event does happen, explosions can cause severe injuries. Additionally, if a refinery explosion occurs near a town or city, this can injure passersby and residents. Here, we want to discuss what damages may be available...