The offshore and maritime industry provides jobs for workers across the state of Texas. While these jobs are a routine source of income, there are potential dangers. The risks of being out on the open water are commonly discussed, but troubles can begin before the...
Month: August 2022
Crash Involving Multiple Semi Trucks in Lorena, Texas
There was a crash involving multiple 18-wheelers in Lorena, Texas on August 22, 2022. The crash involved two semi-trucks and a pickup truck, and occurred early Monday morning on Interstate 35. After the crash, the pickup truck is believed to have caught fire. Two...
Collision Involving Bulk Carrier AP REVELIN in Port Arthur, Texas
There was a collision between the bulk carrier AP REVELIN and an unidentified cargo ship in Port Arthur, Texas on August 21, 2022. At the time, the vessel was leaving the port. The vessel is anchored at outer anchorage for repairs. It is unclear if anyone was...
Fire and Explosion on Small Boat in Daytona Beach, Florida
A fire broke out on a small boat in Daytona Beach, Florida on August 21, 2022. At the time, the vessel was at the Halifax Harbor Marina to refuel. After refueling, the occupants attempted to restart the boat, but it caught on fire. There was also an explosion on...
OSHA Investigation into Ohio Manufacturing Company
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into a February 2022 incident when a worker suffered serious arm burns at International Cushioning Company in Fremont, Ohio. During the incident, the worker was removing...
Small Boat Catches Fire at Millerton Lake in California
A fire broke out on a small boat at Millerton Lake, California on August 19, 2022. At the time, the vessel was about to be put into the water when its engine was started. A fire started during the process, burning multiple people standing around the boat. One...
Small Plane Crash in Wichita Falls, Texas
There was a small plane crash in Wichita Falls, Texas on August 20, 2022. According to reports, a single-engine plane crashed at the Wichita Valley Airport shortly after takeoff. The pilot was the only person on board the plane, and was killed in the crash. There...
Worker Impaled by Equipment at Construction Site in Connecticut
There was an accident at a construction site in Rocky Hill, Connecticut on August 19, 2022. According to reports, the victim had his leg impaled by a fence post auger. Workers were unable to remove the equipment from the victim's leg. The worker was taken via...
Fire and Explosion at Power Plant in West Haverstraw, New York
There was a fire and explosion at the Bowline Point Power Plant in West Haverstraw, New York on August 18, 2022. According to reports, there was a fire in the plant's breaker room. A small explosion was also reported by workers present. It is unclear if anyone was...
Two Small Planes Collide Midair in Watsonville, California
Two planes were involved in a midair collision in Watsonville, California on August 18, 2022. According to reports, a single-engine Cessna 152 and a twin-engine Cessna 340, collided midair at the Watsonville Municipal Airport. Both planes were making final...