What Are the Primary Causes of an Explosion?

Frequent causes of an explosion in an industrial or plant setting are:Malfunctioning machineryFire and lightningThe corrosion of partsSmoking around flammable or unstable substancesThe use of impure or dirty chemicalsFaulty labeling of chemicalsThe failure of plant supervisors to follow safety regulationsRecent events, such as the nitrous oxide explosion at the Airgas manufacturing facility in Cantonment, Florida, that killed one employee and caused heavy damage to the plant, illustrate the role of corporate negligence in industrial explosions. A CBS news investigation found that the explosion stemmed from the plant's failure to have an effective safety process management system in place. They reported that the plant failed to evaluate safer designs for heat management and had installed ineffective safeguards to prevent and contain the buildup of heat in the pump that caused the explosion.

What Kind of Injuries Does an Explosion Cause?

Explosives are categorized as either high order or low order, depending on the volume of the event. A low order explosive, like gun powder, produces a subsonic explosion that is contained to a loud sound and focused reaction.High order explosives, such as those caused by the interaction of volatile chemicals with heat, cause damage in several different ways. In addition to the blast itself, they produce a strong supersonic pressure wave. There may also be a blast wind of superheated air. Explosions cause the following devastating injuries:Blast ear, which can lead to permanent hearing lossBlast lung, which may present months after the explosionBlast brain, which may present even without an apparent head injuryBlast belly, or hemorrhage and/or damage to the internal organsBlast eye, or rupture of the eye globeIf you suspect that you or a loved one has been injured as the result of an explosion, the explosion attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are ready to help. These catastrophic events are one of the practice areas in which our attorneys have specific experience, and we are standing by to help you. If you have been injured in an explosion, please fill out our no cost, no obligation case review form today.

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Common Explosion Injuries

Blast Injuries

The pressure wave from an explosion can cause severe trauma to internal organs, including lung damage, ear injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.

Burns

Explosions often result in thermal, chemical, or electrical burns, leading to extensive tissue damage, scarring, or even amputation in severe cases.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Flying debris or the force of the explosion can cause concussions, skull fractures, or other serious brain injuries with lasting cognitive and physical effects.

Hearing Loss

The intense sound waves from an explosion can rupture eardrums, causing partial or permanent hearing loss.

Respiratory Injuries

Inhalation of toxic fumes, smoke, or debris can lead to long-term respiratory conditions or complications like lung damage or asphyxiation.

Amputations

Shrapnel or the force of an explosion can cause traumatic amputations, significantly altering a victim’s life and requiring extensive rehabilitation.

Emotional and Psychological Trauma

Survivors often face PTSD, anxiety, or depression after experiencing or witnessing an explosion, especially when negligence is involved.

Death

Explosions remain a significant cause of accidental death, often resulting from unsafe practices, equipment failures, or negligence.

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What Are the Primary Causes of an Explosion?
Frequent causes of an explosion in an industrial or plant setting are:
- Malfunctioning machinery
- Fire and lightning
- The corrosion of parts
- Smoking around flammable or unstable substances
- The use of impure or dirty chemicals
- Faulty labeling of chemicals
- The failure of plant supervisors to follow safety regulations
Recent events, such as the nitrous oxide explosion at the Airgas manufacturing facility in Cantonment, Florida, that killed one employee and caused heavy damage to the plant, illustrate the role of corporate negligence in industrial explosions. A CBS news investigation found that the explosion stemmed from the plant's failure to have an effective safety process management system in place. They reported that the plant failed to evaluate safer designs for heat management and had installed ineffective safeguards to prevent and contain the buildup of heat in the pump that caused the explosion.
What Kind of Injuries Does an Explosion Cause?
Explosives are categorized as either high order or low order, depending on the volume of the event. A low order explosive, like gun powder, produces a subsonic explosion that is contained to a loud sound and focused reaction.
High order explosives, such as those caused by the interaction of volatile chemicals with heat, cause damage in several different ways. In addition to the blast itself, they produce a strong supersonic pressure wave. There may also be a blast wind of superheated air. Explosions cause the following devastating injuries:
- Blast ear, which can lead to permanent hearing loss
- Blast lung, which may present months after the explosion
- Blast brain, which may present even without an apparent head injury
- Blast belly, or hemorrhage and/or damage to the internal organs
- Blast eye, or rupture of the eye globe
If you suspect that you or a loved one has been injured as the result of an explosion, the explosion attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are ready to help. These catastrophic events are one of the practice areas in which our attorneys have specific experience, and we are standing by to help you. If you have been injured in an explosion, please fill out our no cost, no obligation case review form today.