There was a fire on board the CAPE CORTIA on January 30, 2023. At the time, the ship was at the Panama Canal. The fire is believed to have been confined to the vessel's engine room. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. There have been a number of...
Month: January 2023
Motorcycle Accident Risks in Denton, Texas: College Town Traffic and Expanding Roadways
Denton, Texas, known for its vibrant music scene and as the home to the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University, is a bustling college town. With its growing population, expanding suburban areas, and heavy student traffic, Denton presents a unique set...
Small Plane Crash in Liberty County, Texas
There was a small plane crash in Liberty County, Texas on January 29, 2023. According to reports, a single-engine Cessna 172 plane crashed near the Cleveland Airport. The pilot was the only person on board. He was taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. ...
Mitigating Ammonia Risks in Refineries: Strategies and Consequences
Ammonia, while indispensable in refinery operations for processes like waste water treatment and neutralizing acidic byproducts, poses substantial dangers if not managed properly. The inherent risks of handling ammonia — from health hazards to environmental impacts —...
Barge Collides with Skiff near Port O’Connor, Texas
There was a deadly boating accident near Port O'Connor, Texas on January 28, 2023. According to the Coast Guard, a barge being towed by the towing vessel Chip Stiebing struck an aluminum skiff. The boats were located in the Intracoastal Waterway north of Shoal Water...
Construction Worker Killed in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana
There was an accident at a construction project in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana on January 25, 2023. According to reports, a logging truck collided with a dump truck on U.S. 171. At the time, a work crew was filling in potholes on the roadway. At least two workers were...
Cessna 172 Plane Crash in Texas County, Oklahoma
There was a small plane crash in Texas County, Oklahoma on January 28, 2023. According to reports, a single-engine Cessna 172 plane crashed near Hooker, Oklahoma with one person on board. The pilot, Victor Mendoza, was killed in the crash. The plane crash remains...
Trucking Accident in Houston, Texas
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Houston, Texas on January 29, 2023. The accident happened on the Katy Freeway westbound, near Taylor Street. The crash involved an 18-wheeler and another vehicle. After the collision, the 18-wheeler jack-knifed and blocked multiple...
Deadly Accident on MAERSK EINDHOVEN
There was a deadly accident on the container ship MAERSK EINDHOVEN on January 25, 2023. At the time, the vessel was docked at the Port of Los Angeles. The worker is believed to have fallen 50 feet into a cargo hold on the vessel. After the fall, paramedics...
Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Miami, Florida
A small plane made an emergency landing in Miami, Florida on January 28, 2023. According to reports, a single-engine plane made an emergency landing on the Rickenbacker Causeway. The plane clipped a transit bus with 30 passengers on it during the landing. The plane...