The general cargo ship CANTIKA PERSADA drifted in a nearby vessel and sank on January 30, 2021. At the time, the vessel was loaded with 1600 tons of fertilizer anchored in port in Gresik, Indonesia. The vessel is believed to have dragged its anchor before striking...
Month: January 2021
General Cargo Ship SAMSUNG NO. 1 Sinks
The general cargo ship SAMSUNG NO. 1 suffered water ingress and sank on January 29, 2021. At the time, the vessel was off the southern coast of South Korea, en route to Nokdong Port. There were 8 crew members on board the cargo ship at the time. Search and rescue...
18-Wheeler Accident in Bellmead, TX Injures Two
There was a tragic accident involving an 18-wheeler in Bellmead, Texas on January 29, 2021. The accident occurred on Southbound Interstate 35 Highway north of Waco, Texas. It is unclear what caused the accident, which resulted in two individuals being taken to a...
Partial Building Collapse at North Carolina Construction Site – 3 Injured
Three workers were injured following a partial roof collapse at a Southern Pines, N.C. construction site on January 28, 2021. The incident occurred at Old U.S. 1 and Bell Avenue in the early afternoon. The workers were performing work inside the two story building...
Chemical Leak at Georgia Food Processing Plant – Six Dead
There was a liquid nitrogen leak at the Foundation Foods processing plant in Gainesville, GA on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Reports indicate a nitrogen leak at facility occurred on Thursday morning, resulting in the evacuation of 130 people. It is not clear what...
Explosion and Fire at Pennsylvania Plant
There was an explosion and fire at the NAC Carbon Products plant in Punxsutawney, PA on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Details have not been released as to the cause of the fire. There have been a number of recent fires or explosions at industrial plants. A fire broke...
Construction Worker Killed on New Jersey Work Site
A worker tragically lost his life at a Linden, New Jersey construction site on January 28, 2021. The incident occurred at a site on the 4900 block of Tremley Point Road. The worker was operating an excavator which fell into the Arthur Kill. The water was 40...
The “human element” must be a focus for the maritime industry
A recent webinar entitled “H.EL.M.E.T. – Human ELement Maritime Enhancement Tool’’ features international entities examining shipping industry safety protocols and how the human element remains primary. The Center of Excellence in Risk and Decision Sciences of the...
Crane Accident in Mobile, Alabama – One Dead
There was a deadly accident involving a crane on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama. The accident occurred at Mobile Pulley Works. Early reports indicate the individual was on a crane when he was pulled into a pulley system and crushed to death. He was...
Worker Killed After Fall on Connecticut Construction Site
A worker tragically lost his life at a Glastonbury, CT construction site on January 26, 2021. The incident occurred at a home on Redwood Lane, where work was being performed on a home's foundation. After sustaining a fall, the worker was transported to Hartford...