Toxic Tragedies Unfold: Deadly Chemical Leaks Strike Texas and Louisiana, Expose Regulatory Failures and Worker Risks
Deer Park, TX — A lethal hydrogen sulfide leak at a Deer Park oil refinery has caused the deaths of two contractors and injured several others, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the industry. The incident, which occurred on October 10 at a facility owned by Petróleos Mexicanos, also known as Pemex, is under thorough investigation as hazardous material teams initially couldn’t enter due to high toxin levels. This catastrophe followed a day after a critical …