The bulk carrier DYNAMIC STRIKER struck a concrete pier on March 25, 2023. At the time, the vessel was arriving at Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The vessel was en route from St. Rose, Louisiana. It is unclear if anyone on board was injured in the incident. The...
The research vessel PETREL capsized on March 22, 2023. At the time, the vessel was in dry dock in Edinburgh, Scotland. Early reports indicate wind may have caused the vessel to fall onto its side. It is believed more than a dozen people were injured in the...
Electrical arc flashes are a critical safety concern in power plants, where the generation and distribution of high-voltage electricity can lead to these dangerous and potentially deadly incidents. This article explores the specific nature of arc flash hazards in...
There was a deadly explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. chocolate plant in West Reading, Pennsylvania on March 24, 2023. Reports indicate that at least two workers were confirmed dead, with numerous others injured or missing at this time. The explosion was so large it...
There was a deadly crash at a construction project in Woodlawn, Maryland on March 22, 2023. According to reports, a vehicle traveling on northbound Interstate 695 went between the concrete barriers into a construction zone. The vehicle struck numerous workers before...
There was a deadly accident at a construction project in New York City, New York on March 24, 2023. According to reports, the worker was on the 12th floor of the under construction Chase Bank headquarters. The worker fell through a hole in the floor, falling 20...
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...
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,...
Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere—whether you’re shopping at a grocery store, walking through a parking lot, or even visiting someone’s home. These types of accidents can lead to serious injuries, including broken bones, head trauma, back...
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...