A construction worker lost his life on Tuesday on a Trotwood, Ohio construction site. The worker, Martin Torres Lopez, of West Chester Township, was in a trench when a boulder fell on top of him. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found Lopez trapped...
Month: October 2020
Explosion at Mayflower Marina
A boat sank after a fire and explosion at the Mayflower Marina in Plymouth, UK on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 9 pm. Nearby residents reported multiple explosions had occurred. At least injury has been reported. Safety practices such as annual electrical...
Construction Worker Dies in Austin Accident
A construction worker lost his life on Tuesday afternoon on a north Austin, Texas construction site. The man was working at the QuikTrip gas station on East Parmer Lane, near McCallen Pass. As he performed his work, he fell into an open manhole. The worker was then...
Connecticut Helicopter Crash Injures One
A helicopter crashed in Putnam, Connecticut, Saturday afternoon. The helicopter, an Enstrom 480, crashed at the Toutant Airport. It is unclear if the helicopter was landing or taking off at the time of the accident. Local authorities have indicated there were 3...
Five Killed in Mid-air Collision Plane Crash in France
Two planes collided in mid-air on Saturday near the French city of Tours. A small microlight carrying two passengers collided with a DA40 tourist plane with three people on board Saturday afternoon. All five people on board the two planes lost their lives. The crash...
Common types of shipboard accidents
Whether you work about a ship or take cruises, it’s imperative that you familiarize yourself with some of the more common safety hazards that you’ll face while you’re on the water. This can help you remain safe, and it can also help you keep others around you safe....
NTSB Issues Report on Sinking of Towing Vessel Mangilao
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its investigative report on the August, 2019 incident when the towing vessel Mangilao sank. At the time, the vessel was being towed 800 miles northwest of Guam in the Pacific Ocean, en route to a drydock in Subic...
Plane Crash in Palm Beach, Florida
A plane crashed on Thursday in Palm Beach County, Florida. The plane crashed near the North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport. The plane, a twin-engine Cessna 414, crashed shortly after takeoff. Local authorities have indicated there were 7 passengers on...
Victim Identified in Houston Building Collapse
Tragically, three construction workers lost their lives on Monday afternoon after a building they were working in partially collapsed. The building being constructed is Marathon Oil's new headquarters. One of the three workers who lost their lives has been identified...
Missouri Marina Fire
A massive fire broke out at the Woodland Marina in St. Charles, Missouri on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. The facility has a capacity for 170 boats. A mechanic was working on one of the vessels when the fire began, and quickly spread to nearby boats. It took over 100...