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Refinery Injury FAQ
What are the most dangerous refinery hazards?
Explosions, flash fires, toxic chemical releases (H2S, benzene), high-pressure equipment failures, and falls during turnaround maintenance are the leading causes of refinery injuries.
Who can be held liable for refinery accidents?
Refinery owners/operators, contractor companies, equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, and staffing agencies may all be liable depending on the circumstances.
What is the CSB?
The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board investigates major refinery accidents. CSB reports can be crucial evidence proving negligence.
Can contract workers sue?
Yes, contract and temporary workers can often sue the refinery owner as a third party, even if workers' comp applies to their direct employer.
What damages can I recover?
Medical expenses, lost wages, future earnings, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and in cases of gross negligence, punitive damages.
Based on OSHA Refinery Safety Data 2026, CSB Investigation Reports, EPA Risk Management Program Data