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...
Month: March 2023
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...
Explosion at Plant in Greenville, Michigan
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...
Beechcraft Barron 58P Plane Crash in Lubbock, Texas
There was a small plane crash in Lubbock, Texas on March 17, 2023. According to reports, the plane, a twin-engine Beechcraft Barron 58P, crashed after taking off from the Lubbock Executive Airpark. The plane caught fire after the crash, and the pilot was unable to...
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...
Piper Turbo Lance Plane Crash in Jacksonville, Florida
There was a small plane crash in Jacksonville, Florida on March 16, 2023. According to reports, the plane, a single-engine Piper Turbo Lance, crashed while attempting to land at the Craig Airport. The plane was en route from Dunnellon, Florida. It is believed a...
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...