There has been an explosion on board the car carrier HELIOS RAY on February 25, 2021. At the time, the ship was in Gulf of Oman, en route from Saudi Arabia to Singapore. At this point it is unclear if this incident was the result of a deliberate attack on the vessel...
Month: February 2021
Huge Fire at Tarrant County Recycling Plant
There was a massive fire that broke out at the Advanced Foam Recycling plant located in Tarrant County, Texas on February 25, 2021. Reports indicate that two workers were burned in the incident. It is unclear what caused the fire at this point. Our thoughts and...
Three Dead after Cessna Plane Crashes in Georgia
A small plane with three people on board crashed on February 26, 2021, near Gainesville, Georgia. The plane, a Cessna 182, crashed shortly after takeoff from the Lee Gilmer Airport. The plane was headed to Daytona Beach, Florida. Early reports indicate the pilot...
Two Injured in Iowa Plane Crash
A small plane crashed on February 24, 2021, in northwest Iowa. The plane crashed near Millville in Clayton County, Iowa. The plane, a single-engine Cessna, attempted to make an emergency landing, but struck a snow bank. Two people on board are believe to have...
Helicopter Crashes during Training Flight in Alabama
There was a helicopter crash in Alabama on February 25, 2021. It is unclear what caused the crash at this time, or if anyone was injured. The helicopter, a AH-64 Apache, crashed during a training flight, with two people on board. The incident occurred near Hooper...
Helicopter Crashes in Minnesota
There was a helicopter crash near St. Paul, Minnesota on February 24, 2021. It is unclear what caused the crash at this time, or if anyone was injured. The helicopter landed on its side near the intersections of Highway 881 south and Highway 29. There have been a...
Two Dead after Accident at Boston Construction Project
Two workers have been killed in an incident at Boston worksite on February 24, 2021. The workers, a crew from Atlantic Coast Utilities, were performing work on a sewer line. Two workers were sitting on the edge of a hole in the roadway, when a company truck is...
New York Construction Worker Dead After Fall
A worker has tragically lost his life at Manhattan, New York worksite on February 26, 2021. The incident occurred when a worker fell rom the 16th floor of a building under construction. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unclear what caused the...
Contractor Killed After Fall from Scaffolding at Power Station
A contractor has tragically lost his life at Tampa, Florida worksite on February 22, 2021. The incident occurred at TECO's Big Bend power station. At the time, a contractor was performing work on scaffolding when he fell. It is unclear what caused the accident at...
The Silent Threats of Boom Truck Operations in Urban Construction
As urban landscapes continue to grow, so does the reliance on boom trucks for construction and maintenance. However, operating these heavy machines in densely populated areas introduces unique hazards that demand attention. This article explores the silent threats...