There was a deadly accident involving a recreational boat on Lake Lewisville, Texas on August 22, 2021. Reports indicate that the involved boat struck rocks under the FM 720 bridge at the lake. Six passengers on board were ejected as a result. One of the passengers...
Month: August 2021
Deadly Accident Involving 18-Wheeler in Allen, Texas
There was a deadly 18-wheeler accident in Allen, Texas on August 17, 2021. The accident happened at the intersection of East Exchange Parkway and North Allen Heights Drive. A Nissan Altima was attempting to make a turn onto North Allen Heights when it was struck by...
Deadly Trucking Accident in Odessa, Texas
There was a deadly crash between an 18-wheeler and two other vehicles in Odessa, Texas on August 23, 2021. The accident happened around 6:45 a.m. at State Highway 385 and Mercer Road. Details regarding the accident have not been release by local authorities, but it...
Incendio en Plataforma Petrolera de Pemex en el Golfo de Mexico – 5 Fallecidos, Multiples Heridos
El 22 de Agosto del presente 2021, hubo un incendio en una plataforma petrolera costa afuera en el Golfo de Mexico. El incendio ocurrio en la Plataforma de Pemex E-KU-A2 del activo de produccion Ku Maloob Zapp, en la Sonda de Campeche, en Mexico. Los reportes...
18-Wheeler Accident near Downtown Houston, Texas
There was an accident involving an 18-wheeler in Houston, Texas on August 24, 2021. The accident happened on I-10 eastbound near the exit for I-45. Reports indicate that an 18-wheeler lost part of its load, and multiple pipes fell onto the roadway, striking at least...
Robinson R44 Helicopter Crashes into Mississippi River
There was a helicopter crash near St. Francisville, Louisiana on August 20, 2021. The helicopter, a Robinson R44 crashed into the Mississippi River. The helicopter had taken off from Lafayette. The pilot was rescued near the mouth of Bayou Sara near St....
Fire on Pemex Oil Platform in Gulf of Mexico – 5 Dead, Multiple Injured
There was a fire on an offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico on August 22, 2021. The incident occurred on Pemex's E-KU-A2 platform in the Ku Maloob Zaap oil field, Bay of Campeche, Mexico. Early reports indicated at least one worker was killed in the fire,...
Recreational Boat Explosion in Shelter Island, New York
There was an explosion on board a vessel in Shelter Island, New York on August 20, 2021. Reports indicate that a boat exploded at the Island Boatyard in West Neck Harbor. The boat exploded shortly after refueling. Four people were on board the vessel at the time of...
Chemical Fire at Hockley, Texas Industrial Facility
There was a large fire at an industrial recycling and waste facility in Hockley, Texas on August 21, 2021. The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office reports that the fire began after steel drums fell over inside the building. The facility is owned by VLS Recovery...
Breathing Easy: Mitigating Respiratory Hazards from Asphalt Fumes
In the construction industry, particularly within the realm of paving projects, the use of asphalt is ubiquitous due to its durability and effectiveness in creating smooth, long-lasting surfaces. However, the application process of asphalt, especially hot-mix asphalt,...