There was a recreational boating accident in Multnomah County, Oregon on August 25, 2022. A fire broke out on a boat on the river, before it sank. The operator had to abandon the boat, but was rescued by a nearby samaritan vessel. The cause of the fire is unknown....
Month: August 2022
Big Rig Crash in Manor, Texas
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Manor, Texas on August 25, 2022. According to reports, the collision between the big rig and a passenger SUV occurred at 15300 Hog Eye Road. Two people were injured in the crash, one of them critically. They were taken via...
Crash between School Bus and Semi Truck near Lubbock, Texas
There was a crash involving an 18-wheeler and a school bus near Lubbock, Texas on August 26, 2022. According to reports, the school bus was traveling on Farm to Market Road 211 when it failed to yield the right of way. It was struck by an 18-wheeler heading...
Small Plane Crash in Volusia County, Florida – Two Killed
There was a small plane crash in Volusia County, Florida on August 24, 2022. According to reports, a single-engine MXR Technologies MX2 plane crashed near Lake Ashby, Florida about an hour and a half after taking off from the Spruce Creek Fly-In. At the time, the...
Explosion at Paper Mill in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
There was an explosion at the West Rock Paper Mill in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina on August 25, 2022. According to reports, a piece of machinery at the plant exploded, causing multiple injuries to workers at the facility. Four workers are believed to have...
OSHA Investigation Following Fire on Jackup Rig
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into the February 25, 2022 incident when nine workers were trapped on a burning jack up rig in Sabine Pass, Texas. At the time, the Pride Wisconsin drilling rig was being...
Worker Electrocuted at Wastewater Plant in Keene, New Hampshire
A worker was electrocuted at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Keene, New Hampshire on August 24, 2022. According to reports, the worker was involved in a project to replace a backup generator at the facility. During the work, the individual came into contact with a...
18-Wheeler Crash in Laredo, Texas
There was a crash involving two 18-wheelers in Laredo, Texas on August 23, 2022. The crash involved two semi-trucks that were loaded with cargo, and occurred in the 8300 block of Killam Industrial Boulevard. According to reports, one person was killed in the...
Deadly Boating Accident on Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
There was a deadly accident involving a recreational boat on Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri on August 20, 2022. The crash occurred in the main channel at mile mark 69. The boat struck a rock bluff in that area, resulting in one death and three injuries. The victim...
Helicopter Crash in Marion County, Tennessee
There was a helicopter crash in Marion County, Tennessee on August 23, 2022. According to reports, the helicopter was operated by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. At the time of the crash, the helicopter was performing surveillance work when it clipped a set of power...