Explosions Archives

A chemical burn can place your vision at risk

Posted on July 24, 2017July 11, 2022

You wear safety goggles at work because you know the dangers of the chemicals you work with and the consequences of getting those substances in your eyes. However, in one split second, the chemicals were in your face, and your eyes began to burn. Thankfully, your job site has an eye wash station where co-workers […]

Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Over Samsung’s Exploding Washing Machines

Posted on October 4, 2016April 20, 2023

Samsung has more to worry about than just cellphones that catch fire. In August, a federal lawsuit was filed against Samsung, alleging negligence in the design and manufacture of certain washing machine models. The problem? The lawsuit alleges that excess vibration can cause the assembly holding the washer tub to “become unfastened, resulting in a […]

Six Simple Checkups To Prevent Home Emergencies

Posted on July 28, 2016July 11, 2022

In moments of crisis, there are always thoughts of “what ifs?” Questions arise about what you could have done differently to have avoided the disaster in the first place. Here at Wyatt Law Firm, we never want you to feel caught off guard. That is why we’ve compiled of common causes of household emergencies and […]

Workplace Explosions: How And Why They Happen

Posted on June 24, 2016July 11, 2022

No one ever wants to experience a workplace injury, but what happens if the worst comes to pass? While not all workplaces are equally susceptible to workplace explosions, if you work an industrial job with plenty of machinery around, it’s a grim possibility. In 2014, 137 people were killed by fires and explosions at work […]

Causes Of E-cigarette Explosions

Posted on June 8, 2016July 11, 2022

Smoking e-cigarettes, also known as “vaping,” is a rapidly growing alternative to smoking cigarettes in the U.S. Introduced to the market in 2007, sales of e-cigarettes are estimated to be worth around $1.5 billion each year in the U.S. alone, with more than 2.5 million Americans using the products. They’re marketed as the healthier alternative […]

What We Know About The Southcross Energy Plant Explosion In Woodsboro

Posted on April 13, 2016July 11, 2022

The Wyatt Law Firm recaps the facts about yesterday’s explosion at the Southcross Energy plant just outside Woodsboro, Texas. WHAT HAPPENED A pipeline at Southcross Energy’s Woodsboro plant exploded. The three workers involved in the explosion were digging a hole at the time. Two of them were in the hole making repairs to the gas […]

6 Fire Hazards In Your Home Right Now

Posted on March 4, 2016July 11, 2022

A majority of fires take place in the home. These fires can cause serious property damage, injuries, and death. Many individuals may not realize how dangerous their home can currently be. A home can have multiple fire hazards at any given moment. It is important to realize what these dangers are and how you can […]

Crews Responding To Large Explosion At San Antonio Cement Company

Posted on February 24, 2016July 11, 2022

Flash fire at Capital Cement plant in northeast San Antonio injures three workers. What crews are calling a ” flash fire” ripped through a San Antonio coal mill at a cement plant owned by Capital Cement around 2:00pm today. According to first responders, three men who worked at the plant were transported to nearby hospitals […]

Train Carrying Tons Of Crude Oil Derails In West Virginia

Posted on February 17, 2016July 11, 2022

A train that was hauling millions of pounds of oil from North Dakota to Virginia derailed on Monday, resulting in evacuations and oil leaking into a nearby river. Initial reports indicate that 12 or 13 cars derailed when a CSX train crashed just outside of Boomer in West Virginia. The train was in route from […]

The Dangers Of Space Heaters

Posted on February 12, 2016July 11, 2022

When winter rolls around, a space heater sounds like a wonderful option for some homes. If a house is too big to use central heating or if homeowners simply want to save money, space heaters offer an alternative to getting homes warm and toasty. These devices are portable devices that you can place in the […]