Gas Station Dangers

Pumping gas is such a common chore that many people fail to realize that there are very real dangers associated with this task.  Gasoline is an extremely flammable substance, and it can only take a single spark to ignite the fumes in the air around a gas station.  Because of this, service stations should have certain safety measures in place, including well-sealed pumps that have working shut-off mechanisms and posted warnings regarding safe refueling practices.

Unexpected Explosion Risks

Because gas stations house a large amount of petroleum, which is flammable, a great number of safety precautions must be in place at these refueling posts.  If leaks arise, the area has the potential to accumulate dangerous amounts of gasoline. It only takes one negligent customer who opts to light a cigarette near the pumps to ignite this fuel and spark a devastating explosion.

Static electricity has proven itself to be another potential explosion starter.  Customers who begin to pump gas and get back into their cars run the risk of building up static electricity on their person.  When they return to the pump to finish up, this electricity ca n discharge and ignite gas fumes, starting a fire.  Gas stations should have warnings in place to alert their customers of static electricity dangers.

Contact Us

If you have suffered a fire or explosion injury while pumping gas, then you may have the right to recover compensation.  The petroleum explosion injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® can help you claim damages.  To learn more, contact our offices today by dialing 800-242-2874.