Two models of General Electric coffee makers are being recalled because of reports of overheating, which in some cases, has led to fires and burns. The models, numbered 169164 and 169165, were sold at Wal-Mart from March 2008 through the start of this year.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, 2002-2006, over $1.4 billion in property damages results from the approximate 53,000 electrical home fires that occur each year.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, call Houston product liability lawyer, Brian Jensen for assistance.

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An explosion on a Transocean oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico has left 17 injured. The injuries included burns, broken bones and smoke inhalation. Four have been hospitalized with critical injuries.

According to company officials, the Deepwater Horizon more than likely experienced a blowout, which led to the explosion and resulting fire. The well was in the final stages of construction when the accident occurred. Around 100 workers made it off the rig and have been reunited with loved ones. The Coast Guard continues to search for 11 missing workers, but will more than likely call off the search later today.

The federal Minerals Management Service statistics indicate 69 deaths, 1349 injuries and 858 fires and explosions have occurred in the Gulf since 2001. In 1964, a blowout and the resulting explosion led to the death of 21 workers in the Gulf. However, the deadliest offshore explosion occurred off the coast of Scotland in 1988 when 167 workers were killed.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an industrial accident, contact Texas petroleum accident lawyer, Brian Jensen.

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A San Antonio -based refiner, Tesoro, experienced a refinery fire at its Anacortes, WA plant. The fire, which is the deadliest refinery accident since the 2005 Texas City refinery explosion has resulted in the death of six employees with a seventh employee still in the hospital receiving skin grafts for serious burns .

Preliminary investigation results indicate a vapor cloud was to blame. However, the full investigation by the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) will not be complete for another 18 months. CSB is also investigating another of the company’s refineries, this one located in Salt Lake City, UT, after an accident last October.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a petrochemical accident , call Texas industrial accident lawyer , Brian Jensen.

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