There was a deadly accident at a construction site in Short Pump, Virginia on March 4, 2022. According to reports, workers erected scaffolding to allow them to put siding up on a home. The scaffolding is believed to have made contact with residential power lines. ...
Year: 2022
Deadly Big Rig Accident in Bexar County, Texas
There was a deadly trucking accident in Elmendorf, Texas on March 10, 2022. The accident occurred on Interstate 37 southbound in southeast Bexar County, Texas. Reports indicate there was a crash between a small passenger car and an 18-wheeler. Following the...
Accident Involving Two 18-Wheelers in Hopkins County, Texas
There was a deadly accident involving two semi-trucks in Hopkins County, Texas on March 8, 2022. The accident occurred on Interstate 30 near Sulphur Springs, Texas. Reports indicate a semi-truck struck a guardrail on the interstate before overturning and blocking...
Navigating the Risk: Understanding TBIs in Trucking Crashes
The trucking industry is a vital component of the global economy, ensuring the seamless flow of goods across vast distances. However, the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks pose significant risks in the event of a crash, particularly concerning traumatic brain...
BSEE Report Regarding Incident on Shell’s Auger Platform in Gulf of Mexico
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report on the November 23, 2021 accident that occurred on Shell Offshore's Auger Tension Leg Platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The injury occurred on Helmerich & Payne's 406...
Deadly 18-Wheeler Accident in Gregg County, Texas
There was a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler in Gregg County, Texas on March 8, 2022. The accident occurred on Interstate 20 and Estes Parkway near Longview, Texas. Reports indicate the truck was transporting racing vehicles at the time. A Honda Passport SUV...
Who’s paying for this? Getting compensation after a serious injury
Working at sea, you’re in a situation where it’s easy to get hurt. You could run into bad weather, be injured by malfunctions on an oil rig or other vessel or even face harm due to violent attacks by others. When you’re seriously hurt, your first thought probably...
Why do small planes crash more often?
Generally speaking, plane travel is very safe. It is often pointed out that traveling by plane is much safer than traveling by car. People may worry about flying more than they worry about driving, but it's a misconception that flying is more dangerous. That being...
Explosion on Product Tanker SMOOTH SEA 2
There was an explosion and fire on the product tanker ship SMOOTH SEA 2 on March 9, 2022. At the time of the explosion, the vessel was berthed at IRPC Co pier, Samut Parakan, Bangkok. The vessel is believed to have had a cargo of gas or diesel oil on board. The...
BSEE Report Issued for Fire on Mississippi Canyon 437 A Platform
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its Accident Investigation Report on the November 30, 2021 fire that occurred on the Mississippi Canyon 437 A Appomattox semi-submersible production platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The platform is...

