There was a deadly trucking accident in Canton, Texas on January 12, 2022. On that date, a passenger vehicle driven by 22-year-old Chassity Gantt was headed westbound on I-20. An 18-wheeler was driving behind Gantt, also headed westbound. For an unknown reason, the...
Month: January 2022
Piper PA22 Tri-Pacer Plane Crashes in West Texas
There was a small plane crash near the Dawson/Borden county line in Texas on January 14, 2022. The plane, a Piper PA22 Tri-Pacer, crashed west of Lamesa, Texas. The plane was en route from Addison, Texas to Hobbs, New Mexico when it crashed. Reports indicate the...
18-Wheeler Accident on I-10 in Iberville Parish, Louisiana
There was a multi-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler in Iberville Parish, Louisiana on January 16, 2022. During the incident, a FedEx 18-wheeler struck the back of a motorist assistance vehicle which was on the scene following an earlier crash. The impact...
Massive Fire at New Jersey Chemical Plant
There was a fire at a chemical plant in Passaic, New Jersey on January 14, 2022. Over 200 firefighters battled the fire on which began on Friday night. The property includes a facility from Majestic Industries as well as the Qualco chemical plant. Reports indicate...
Pedestrian Killed by 18-Wheeler in Huffman, Texas
There was a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler in Huffman, Texas on January 13, 2022. During the incident, a pedestrian was struck by a big rig at US 90 and FM 2100 in northeast Harris County. Some reports indicate the pedestrian may have been a worker at a...
Deadly Accident involving 18-wheeler Dump Truck in San Antonio, Texas
There was a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler dump truck in San Antonio, Texas on January 13, 2022. During the crash a dump truck was heading westbound on Loop 1604. As the truck entered the intersection at FM 143, it struck a passenger vehicle that entered...
Report Issued for West Delta 73 Gulf of Mexico Platform Injury
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its Investigative Report on a September 25, 2021 injury that was sustained on Cox Operating's West Delta 73 (WD73) Platform in the Gulf of Mexico. During the incident, a worker employed by Crosby...
BSEE Report Issued for West Delta 30 T Platform Injury
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released an Investigative Report on a September 26, 2021 injury that was sustained on the West Delta 30 T (WD30) Platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The offshore platform is owned and operated by Cox...
Fire and Explosion at Memphis, TN Chemical Plant
There was an explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Memphis, Tennessee on January 11, 2022. According to local authorities, there was an explosion and fire at the PMC Biogenix chemical plant. The company is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Over 100...
Unraveling the Mystery: Why 18-Wheeler Tires Detach on the Road
The sight of an 18-wheeler barreling down the highway is a common one, signifying the relentless movement of goods and services that power our economies. However, an often-overlooked hazard associated with these behemoths of the road is the detachment of tires while...