As a Georgia Workers’ Comp lawyer and Atlanta injury attorney representing workers in refinery explosions, boiler explosions, and other workplace accidents, I often see tragicRead More
Refinery Explosions
November 4, 2009 -
BP Refuses to Correct Conditions Which Caused 2005 Refinery Explosion
OSHA has cited British Petroleum an additional $87 Million for failing to complete safety upgrades mandated under a previous settlement between OSHA and BP relatedRead More
October 27, 2009 -
Judge Allows Additional Questioning About Refinery Explosion
A judge has ordered that OSHA attorneys have the right to question Imperial Sugar executives and former employees about the February 7, 2008 refinery explosionRead More
October 25, 2009 -
Video on the Workplace Injury Hazards Posed by Combustible Dust Released.
The United States Chemical Safety Board has released a video about the dangers of Combustible Dust and how such dust can cause Refinery Explosions andRead More
October 20, 2009 -
Refinery Fined for OSHA Violations and Dangerous Workplace Conditions
OSHA has fined ConocoPhillips for OSHA violations at a refinery in Linden, New Jersey. The four citations received by ConocoPhillips were classified as “serious” andRead More
October 7, 2009 -
Natural Gas Found To Be Cause of Slim Jim Explosion at ConAgra Foods Plant
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) recently warned industrial workers to not clear natural gas lines indoors. CSB investigators believe the Slim Jim Explosion occurredRead More
October 4, 2009 -
Imperial Sugar faulted for Refinery Explosion
On September 24, 2009, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigaion Board (CSB) issued its investigation report related to the Imperial Sugar refinery explosion whichRead More
September 20, 2009 -
ExxonMobil Fined for Death After Refinery Explosion
A proposed fine by Cal-OSHA (California’s own work place safety agency) has been issued against ExxonMobil for the burn injury and death of a refineryRead More
