There was a boating accident in Lee County, Florida on February 25, 2023. According to reports, a boat traveling in the Caloosahatchee River struck the Cape Coral Bridge. After hitting the bridge, the vessel took on water and sank. Numerous agencies including the...
Month: February 2023
Construction Worker Killed in Fall in Edina, Minnesota
There was an accident at a construction site in Edina, Minnesota on February 21, 2023. According to reports, a worker was killed when he fell from the fourth story of an under construction hotel. The victim was a member of Carpenters Local 322, performing work for...
What is the Jones Act?
The Jones Act is a law that was enacted in 1920, and it has been protecting the seaman's working environment since. The act covers many topics, such as safety, job security and the vessel's seaworthiness. It provides medical benefits and compensation for employees who...
Pilatus PC-12 Plane Crash in Stagecoach, Nevada
There was a small plane crash in Stagecoach, Nevada on February 24, 2023. According to reports, a single-engine Pilatus PC-12 crashed with five people on board. The plane was operated by Care Flight and was for medical transport. All five people on board were...
Cirrus SR22 Plane Crash in Duluth, Minnesota
There was a small plane crash in Duluth, Minnesota on February 24, 2023. According to reports, a single-engine Cirrus SR-22 crashed into the St. Louis River near Grassy Point. The plane broke through ice on the river's surface and was partially submerged in the...
Fire at Pemex Refinery in Deer Park, Texas
There was a fire at the Pemex refinery in Deer Park, Texas on February 23, 2023. The fire occurred at Pemex's distillation unit. Reports indicate the refinery was shutdown Thursday night as a result. It is unclear if anyone was injured in this incident. There have...
Methane Leak on Container Ship FESCO TATARSTAN
There was a methane leak on board the container ship FESCO TATARSTAN on February 25, 2023. At the time, the ship was located at Korsakov Port, Sakhalin, Russia. According to reports, methane began leaking from a 10-ton flexitank on the deck of the vessel. All crew...
Charter Bus Accident in Dinwiddie County, Virginia
There was a rollover crash of a charter bus in Dinwiddie County, Virginia on February23, 2023. According to reports, the bus was traveling southbound on Interstate 85, when it left the highway and overturned. The bus was en route to North Carolina. The driver of...
Beech BE20 Plane Crash in Little Rock, Arkansas – Five Killed
There was a small plane crash in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 22, 2023. According to reports, a twin-engine Beech BE20 crashed after taking off from the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport. Five people were on board the plane at the time of the crash, and...
Workers Injured by Electricity Lines in Washington, DC
There was an accident at a construction site in Washington, DC on February 20, 2023. According to reports, two workers were injured when they came into contact with overhead power lines. The workers were in a boom lift when the accident occurred. The construction...