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Positive Equipment Identification Failure at PEMEX Deer Park: A Five-Pillar Safety Reflection
On October 10, 2024, at approximately 4:23 p.m., a hydrogen sulfide release occurred at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery in Deer Park, Texas.
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The Unlocked Cap: A Study in Shared Responsibility
The morning of October 21, 2016, at the MGPI Processing facility in Atchison, Kansas, began like any other Friday.
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The Quiet Killer at the Manway
A Lesson in Invisible Risks
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The Price of Attrition
When Deferred Action Claims a Life
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The Weight of a Temporary Hose
The humidity in Delaware City on July 17, 2001, was the kind that stuck to your skin before you even stepped out of the truck.
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Toledo Refinery Fire: A Moral Reckoning
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When Equipment Fails, People Die: Why Industrial Maintenance Can’t Be an Afterthought
On March 23, 2005, workers at BP’s Texas City refinery were conducting routine maintenance when a processing unit began overfilling with flammable…
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Addressing the Critical Role of Maintenance in PSM Incidents & A Call for Proactive Change
The process safety landscape in the United States faces a persistent and alarming challenge: maintenance activities continue to be a leading contributor…
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Update on Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery Fire: No Injuries, Recovery Underway, and Compliance with EPA Sulfur Standards
Incident Overview
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FERC Approves Supplemental Environmental Reviews for Texas LNG and Rio Grande LNG Projects
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued final supplemental environmental impact statements (EIS) for two major liquefied natural gas…
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When Maintenance Fails: The Hidden Threat Behind Industrial Disasters
It was supposed to be just another routine startup at the BP Texas City refinery on March 23, 2005.
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PHMSA Updates Pipeline Safety Regulations: Key Changes and Actions
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