There was an explosion at the Bridgestone Truck and Bus Radial Tire Plant in LaVergne, Tennessee on March 26, 2021. It is unclear what caused the incident, but one worker has sustained critical injuries. Reports indicate there have been prior similar incidents at...
Month: March 2021
Two Cargo Ships Collide off China Coast – Six Missing
The fish carrier FENG HAI 78 struck the cargo ship FENG YAN 68 on March 27, 2021. At the time, the vessels were in the East China Sea. After the collision, the FENG YAN 68 sank with 7 crew members on board. One crew member has been rescued, and 6 remain missing. ...
Beechcraft Bonanza Plane Crashes in North Texas – Two Injured
There was a small plane crash in north Texas on March 27, 2021. The plane, a single engine Beechcraft Bonanza, had two people on board. The plane took off from the Bridgeport Municipal Airport. The plane experienced engine trouble, and was attempting to return to...
Death Toll in Texas Following Winter Storm Rises
The death toll continues to rise following the Winter storm that pummeled much of the state. According to the Department of State Health Services, at least 111 people died during the storm. Much of the state was hit by the loss of electricity as temperatures...
Deadly 18-Wheeler Accident in Fort Bend County, Texas
There was a deadly accident between a passenger vehicle and an 18-wheeler in Fort Bend County, Texas on March 19, 2021. The accident occurred on Interstate 10. Early reports are that the driver of an 18-wheeler made a lane change and struck a vehicle located beside...
Two Fulshear Police Officers Injured in New Mexico Plane Crash
There was a small plane crash in Lordsburg, New Mexico on March 25, 2021. Two people were on board the plane and sustained injuries. It is unclear at this time what caused the accident. Reports indicate the two individuals were taken to El Paso for treatment. They...
Common risks oil rig workers face
Working on an oil rig is a physically demanding job that comes with very serious risks. It’s imperative that the workers, as well as their employer, understand the risks that they face. This can help them to implement safety protocols on the oil rigs to reduce the...
Cargo Ship BERGFJORD Collides with Fishing Boat
The cargo ship BERGFJORD struck a fishing vessel on March 25, 2021. At the time, the vessel was en route from Shengjin, Albania to Ravenna, Italy. The cargo ship is owned and operated by Rafaelo 2002 JSC. There have been a number of recent incidents involving...
Fishing Trawler MELKART Capsizes
The Russian fishing trawler MELKART capsized on March 24, 2021. At the time, the fishing vessel was in Kirkenes, Norway. Prior to setting sail, the vessel capsized. It is unclear what caused the incident. The vessel is a fishing trawler built in 1974. It is...
Fire on Cargo Ship BBC RHONETAL
A fire broke out on the general cargo ship BBC RHONETAL on March 25. At the time of the fire, the vessel was in Port Hedland, Australia. It is unclear what caused the fire, or if any crew members sustained injuries. The vessel is a general cargo ship built in 2013...