There was an explosion at the Dicastal North America Plant in Greenville, Michigan on March 17, 2023. Reports indicate that a fire broke out after the explosion. The incident occurred in the plant's furnace room. One worker sustained burn injuries and was taken to...
Month: March 2023
Construction Flagger Killed by Vehicle in Clearwater, Florida
There was a deadly accident at a construction project in Clearwater, Florida on March 16, 2023. According to reports, the worker was flagging traffic at the project. The incident occurred at 118th Avenue North near the intersection of 43rd Street North. The victim...
Worker Crushed in Wichita, Kansas
There was a deadly accident at a construction project in Wichita, Kansas on March 16, 2023. According to reports, the worker was killed after getting pinned at the worksite. A vehicle's axle broke free and landed on the victim, pinning him underneath. The deadly...
Crane Collapse at Warehouse in Hawthorne, New York
There was a crane accident at a Hawthorne, New York construction site on March 16, 2023. During the incident, a crane collapsed at a warehouse being built for Amazon. Two people were injured as a result of the incident and taken to a hospital for treatment. At...
Explosion and Fire at Wastewater Plant in Dundalk, Maryland
There was a fire and explosion at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dundalk, Maryland on March 15, 2023. Reports indicate that the fire involved thermal oil, used by Synagro, a contractor at the plant. There were at least seven workers present at the...
Why workers’ tools on a job site may lead to third-party claims
Many workers in blue-collar professions and skilled trades bring at least some of their own tools to the job site. They may have already invested in specialized equipment that their employer doesn't own, or they may simply feel more comfortable using the tools they...
Charter Bus Crash in Fairmont, West Virginia
There was an accident involving a charter bus in Fairmont, West Virginia on March 14, 2023. According to reports, the bus left the roadway due to snowy conditions. No other vehicles were involved in the accident. It is unclear if the bus was carrying passengers at...
Helicopter Crash in Wasatch County, Utah
There was a helicopter crash in Wasatch County, Utah on March 11, 2023. According to reports, the helicopter crashed near Strawberry Reservoir with two people on board. The pilot may have become disoriented while making a low pass over the frozen lake. Both people...
Construction Worker Killed in Louisville, Colorado
There was a deadly accident at a construction project in Louisville, Colorado on March 11, 2023. According to reports, the worker was crushed by a piece of equipment at the site. The deadly accident remains under investigation. Tragically, there have been a number...
Deadly Trucking Crash in Channelview, Texas
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Channelview, Texas on March 10, 2023. The crash occurred on the East Freeway at Beltway 8. There were at least three vehicles involved, including a sei-truck. The driver of one of the vehicles was ejected from her car, and...