For some people, working on a cruise ship might seem like the ideal profession. The job involves traveling to beautiful and exotic locations. They get to interact with countless people out on their honeymoons or on a wild family vacation. The job offers an...
Month: March 2023
Deadly Barge Crane Accident in Key Largo, Florida
There was a crane accident in Key Largo, Florida on March 21, 2023. During the incident, a crane located on a barge tipped over into the water. The operator was trapped inside the crane. The victim has been identified as Jose Eduardo Reyes Ponce, of Homestead,...
NTSB Issues Report on Collision involving VALARIS DS-16
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on the March 12, 2022 incident involving the drill ship VALARIS DS-16. At the time, the drill ship was laid up at a shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The drill ship broke free from the dock, drifted...
Explosion at INEOS Plant in Pasadena, Texas
There was an explosion and fire at the INEOS Plant in Pasadena, Texas on March 22, 2023. Reports indicate that a fire broke out after the explosion. At least one worker was injured in the explosion and transported to a local hospital. The explosion involved a...
The Challenges of Offshore Platform Decommissioning
Introduction As offshore oil and gas fields mature, the decommissioning of platforms becomes a critical operation requiring meticulous planning and execution. Decommissioning is not only about dismantling or repurposing these massive structures; it involves a range of...
BSEE Report Following Offshore Platform Crane Accident
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report into an accident at Main Pass (MP) 42 Delta (D) on November 8, 2022. The platform is owned and operated by Cantium LLC. The injured worker was employed by Quality...
Addressing the Risk of Open Holes on Construction Projects
In the bustling environment of a construction site, where the landscape is continually changing, open holes and shafts represent a significant hazard, often leading to accidents with the potential for serious injury or even fatality. These hazards, if not properly...
7 common causes of semitruck crashes
Semitruck crashes are a significant concern for the transportation industry, as they can lead to severe consequences such as injuries, fatalities and economic loss. There are numerous factors that contribute to semitruck crashes, and understanding these causes is...
Recreational Boat Capsizes on Jordan Lake in North Carolina
There was a deadly boating accident in North Carolina on March 17, 2023. At the time, the vessel was on Jordan Lake in Chatham County. The boat capsized at the Farrington Point boat ramp. One person was killed and three people were injured in the incident. It is...
Injuries from Defective E-cigarettes and Vaping Devices
The use of e-cigarettes and vaping devices has skyrocketed in recent years. However, reports of explosions and fires resulting in severe injuries have raised concerns about their safety. Common injuries from e-cigarette explosions include burns, facial trauma, and...