What Causes Plant Explosions and Other Industrial Accidents?
There are a variety of factors that can directly cause or contribute to
industrial accidents. Unfortunately, most of these accidents could have
been avoided had the proper precautions been taken. There are many federal
and state agencies that regulate these plants, such as the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). Not only are these organizations supposed to conduct regular
inspections of these factories to ensure that they are up to code, but
they also investigate sites after accidents have occurred to uncover the
root cause. The causes of plant explosions will vary greatly depending
on the type of plant. Say, for example, that it was a chemical plant that
exploded. Improper storage of chemicals could be a cause of explosion,
such as rusted pipes, over-exposure to heat, etc.
At the root, many causes of plant explosions boil down to human error.
Did a supervisor fail to monitor their employees? Was a pipe repaired
improperly? Even the smallest act of carelessness or inattention can result
in an accident of catastrophic proportions. Most of the time, plant accidents
seriously injure and kill people. Human error is often the unforgivable sin when it comes
to the industrial arena. An investigation post-accident can reveal the
true cause of an accident, and thereby pinpoint who is liable. In 2010,
the Department of Labor reported that there were nearly 5,000 fatal accidents
at the workplace, more than 300 of those came from the manufacturing industry.
Even more people are injured annually. The DOL reports that nearly 3 million
people are injured in workplace accidents each year. The ramifications
of plant explosions are often more far-reaching than even just the workers.
Countless individuals suffer exposure to harmful chemicals and even have
their homes destroyed by deadly plant explosions.
How Can Stern Law Group Help Me?
Were you or a loved one injured because of a plant explosion or other serious
industrial accident? The Houston attorneys at Stern Law Group would like
to hear about your case. We are ready and prepared to investigate your
case to counsel you on the best recourse after a serious event such as
this. We never shy away from complex cases such as this, and won't
back down even when faced against large corporations and industrial plant
companies. Our firm has helped over 40,000 clients with their personal
injury claims and has recovered over $1 billion on their behalves. Let
us be of assistance to you. Together, we help clients hold the negligent
parties responsible for their actions so that justice is served.
Contact a Houston Industrial Accident Lawyer: (877) 661-9900