A metal recycling facility in New Jersey caught fire on August 20, sending plumes of smoke into the air that could be seen from New York City.
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In order to mitigate the frequency and magnitude of chemical plant explosions, the Chemical Safety Board is revisiting its regulations and determining the cost effectiveness of revising them.
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Due to the engineering complexity of extracting oil from the tar sand regions in Canada, Canadian officials are assuring residents that safety is a top priority.
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To address its oil production shortages, Pemex, Mexico’s national oil company, is considering exploration of shale and deep water oil and gas sources, some of which are on U.S. territory, despite safety and environmental concerns.
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A proposed industrial development near the waterfront of Pittsburg, Calif., intended to store and process crude, oil has some residents concerned about safety, noise, and air quality.
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Due to increased domestic oil production, specifically from the Bakken formation in North Dakota, an oil company proposes a long-term lease in Washington to accommodate oil by rail despite safety concerns.
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Fire crews responded to a chemical explosion that occurred inside an industrial facility located near Valdosta, G.A. resulting in three people being sent to the hospital via a medical helicopter.
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A seasonal natural gas facility in Arizona that operates only during peak months caught fire after a hydraulic line connected to an oil tank burst, sending three area firefighters to the hospital.
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A fire broke out at an industrial complex in Sterling, Conn., according to NBC affiliate WVIT.
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A toxic gas leak at a Pennsylvania dairy facility caused employees to need medical attention, according to Pittsburgh ABC affiliate WTAE.
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