Job risks for oil and gas workers both on land and offshore come in many different shapes and sizes. Transportation is a big risk, as is chemical exposure. Equipment malfunctions and falls also lead to many people getting hurt. Additionally, fires and explosions...
Month: June 2021
Cessna 152 Crashes at Northeast Florida Regional Airport – 2 Dead
There was a deadly plane crash in St. Augustine, Florida on June 29, 2021. The plane, a single-engine Cessna 152, crashed at the Northeast Florida Regional Airport. An eyewitness reported the plane was rocking back and forth as it approached the runway, before it...
Fire on General Cargo Ship URA
A fire broke out on the general cargo ship URA on June 29, 2021. At the time, the vessel was berthed at La Coruna, Spain. The vessel had recently arrived at the port with a cargo of steel billets. It is unclear what caused the fire. The cargo vessel is owned and...
Helicopter Crash in Rome, NY – Two Injured
There was a helicopter crash in Rome, New York on June 29, 2021. The helicopter crashed while approaching the runway at Griffiss International Airport. Alarms on the helicopter went off as it approached the runway. According to the Sheriff's Office, the helicopter...
Small Plane Crash in Palestine, Texas
There was a small plane crash in Palestine, Texas on June 28, 2021. The plane crashed at the Palestine Municipal Airport. The plane skidded off the runway after landing at the airport. It is unclear at this time what caused the crash. There have been a number of...
Small Plane Crash near Marion, Montana – Two Injured
There was a small plane crash near Marion, Montana on June 27, 2021. The plane, a Mooney M 205, crashed shortly after taking off. Reports indicate the plane hit a power line at takeoff and crashed into some nearby trees. Two passengers on board sustained injuries...
Fatal 18-Wheeler Accident in Morgan City, Louisiana
There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in Morgan City, Louisiana on June 24, 2021. The accident occurred on U.S. 90 westbound near the Martin Luther King Jr. exit Eastbound near Willow. The accident involved a 2010 Nissan Altima and an 18-wheeler. The...
Helicopter Crash in Union County, North Carolina
There was a helicopter crash in Union County, North Carolina on June 27, 2021. The helicopter crashed after striking power lines while crop dusting. Reports from the Union County Sheriff's Office indicate this is the third accident involving a crop dusting...
General Cargo Ship PIONEER STAR Sinks
The general cargo ship PIONEER STAR sank on June 20, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in the Arabian Sea, about 35 nautical miles off the Oman coast. It is unclear what caused the vessel to sink. Reports indicate that some crew members remain missing. There have...
Fire on Cargo Ship KIRSTEN B
There was a fire on board the cargo ship KIRSTEN B on June 23, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in Kiel, Germany about to enter the Kiel Canal. The vessel was en route from Vyborg, Russia to the United Kingdom. The vessel was carrying a cargo of pellets, which...