Working on the water clearly carries some risks that you would never face in any other profession. A single accident can quickly turn fatal if a worker falls overboard. This is especially true in harsh conditions, such as when a storm comes up quickly and without...
Month: February 2021
Fort Worth Man Dies of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Winter Storm
Tragically, there is a report of a Fort Worth, Texas man having lost his life due to carbon monoxide poisoning following the loss of electricity. The victim, 23-year-old Kevin Ayala, lost power in his home on February 15, 2021. In an attempt to keep his wife and...
Two Victims in Garland Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Identified
Tragically, two men died in Garland, Texas due to carbon monoxide poisoning during Winter Storm Uri. On February 19, the two men were found unresponsive in an apartment in the 200 block of South Barnes Drive. There was a generator inside the apartment that is...
Dallas County Medical Examiner Investigating 17 Deaths Due to Winter Storm
On February 23, the Dallas County Medical Examiner's office announced it will investigate at least 17 deaths that occurred during the recent winter storm. Texas was hit with a historic winter storm, but it was one that the state and its electric providers should have...
Construction Crane Collapses in Syracuse, New York
There was a crane collapse on a construction site in Syracuse, New York on February 23, 2021. The crane was lifting a load of steel from a flat-bed truck when it became unstable and fell. The crane became unstable on the 31-story building, and partially collapsed. ...
Bell 429 Helicopter Crashes in Poland – Two Killed
There was a helicopter crash near Pszczyna, Poland on February 22, 2021. The helicopter, a Bell 429, crashed in the woods in southern Poland. There were four individuals on board the helicopter, two of whom have been pronounced dead. One of the victims has been...
At Least 15 Hypothermia Deaths Confirmed in Harris County
Harris County officials have confirmed at least 15 deaths in the County due to hypothermia. With the loss of electricity throughout Texas as a result of the failure of the state's power grid, millions struggled with deadly temperatures. Texas was hit with a historic...
Numerous Reports of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Due to Loss of Electricity
With the loss of electricity throughout Texas, millions struggled with deadly temperatures. Unfortunately, numerous deaths and severe personal injuries in the region resulted from the loss of power. New reports have also come out regarding high numbers of carbon...
High Numbers of Hypothermia Cases Reported in Fort Worth, Texas
With the loss of electricity during Winter Storm Uri, throughout much of the state millions of Texas residents struggled with deadly temperatures. Unfortunately, numerous deaths in the region have resulted from the loss of power. Texas has been hit with a historic...
84 Year Old Grandmother Freezes to Death Following Loss of Electricity
Tragically, a local grandmother died in northeast Houston, Texas on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 following the loss of power at her apartment complex. The deceased, Mary Gee, lived at the Northshore Meadows apartment complex. Her death was confirmed by the medical...