There was a small plane crash in Madisonville, Texas on June 14, 2021. The plane, single-engine Piper PA32-260, crashed at the local airport. The plane was attempting to land at the airport, but crashed short of the runway. One person has been confirmed dead. Five...
Month: June 2021
Fire at Valero Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas
There was a fire at the Valero Energy Corp. refinery in Port Arthur, Texas on June 10, 2021. The fire is believed to have occurred when the seal on a hydrocracker charge pump blew out. Due to the presence of volatile hydrocarbons and hydrogen in a charge pump,...
Major Crash Involving 18-wheeler in Houston, Texas
There was a major crash involving an 18-wheeler near Houston, Texas on June 10, 2021. The accident occurred on State Highway 225 near Scarborough Lane in Harris County. Reports indicate an 18-wheeler jack-knifed on the highway, before causing a crash. The big rig's...
What are some dangers that engine room workers on boats face?
If you work in a boiler room, then you'd don't likely need anyone explaining how dangerous your work is. You've likely already experienced minor injuries yourself and know countless others that have suffered worse. Some of the biggest threats in boiler rooms are...
Piper 140 Plane Crashes near Denton, Texas – Two Injured
There was a small plane crash near Denton, Texas on June 9, 2021. The plane, a Piper 140, crashed south of the Denton Airport. Two people were injured in the crash. There have been a number of recent plane crashes in 2021. There was a small plane crash in Collier...
Helicopter Crash at Diamond Offshore Drilling Rig – Five Injured
Five workers were injured in a helicopter crash at a drilling rig operated by Diamond Offshore on June 2, 2021. The incident occurred at the semi-submersible drilling rig operated by Diamond Offshore, the Ocean Courage. At the time, the vessel was performing work...
Two Killed in Accident involving 18-wheeler near Midland, Texas
There was a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler near Midland, Texas on June 7 2021. The accident occurred I-20 near 1788 in Midland County. Reports indicate a passenger vehicle struck an 18-wheeler. Following the collision, the vehicle burst into flames. It is...
Piper Saratoga PA32 Plane Crash in Collier County, Florida
There was a small plane crash in Collier County, Florida on June 7, 2021. The plane, a single-engine Piper Saratoga PA32, crashed in Big Cypress Nat’l Preserve. It is unclear at this time what caused the crash. There have been a number of recent plane crashes in...
Bulk Carrier CP TIANJIN Attacked by Pirates
The bulk carrier CP TIANJIN was attacked by pirates on June 6, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in the Gulf of Guinea, en route from Port Harcourt, Nigeria to Santos, Brazil. At this point it is unclear if any crew members were injured in the attack. Records...
Plane Crash near Porterville Municipal Airport Kills Pilot
There was a small plane crash in Porterville, California on June 7, 2021. The plane, a single-engine Vans RV6A, crashed in a field near the Porterville Municipal Airport. The pilot was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. It is unclear at this time what...