There was an explosion at the Honeywell Plant in Geismar, Louisiana on January 23, 2023. Following the explosion there was a release of toxic hydrogen fluoride and chlorine. A shelter in place was ordered as a result. It is unclear if anyone was injured as a...
An offshore worker fell overboard from an offshore oil platform in the North Sea on January 22, 2023. The rig has been identified as the Valaris 121 platform, a jack-up rig owned by Valaris, located about 100 miles south-east of Aberdeen, Scotland. A rescue...
Weather conditions play a critical role in construction site safety. Sudden changes in the weather—such as high winds, heavy rain, extreme heat, or lightning storms—can create hazardous working conditions that put workers at risk. Failing to monitor the weather and...
There was a plane crash in Harris County, Texas on January 22, 2023. According to reports, a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza plane crashed on the Grand Parkway near Cypress Rosehill Road. The plane lost power and the pilot attempted to land on the roadway as a...
There was a crash involving an 18-wheeler near Midkiff, Texas on January 21, 2023. The accident happened on State Highway 349. An 18-wheeler that was hauling sand and a Ram pickup truck were involved in the crash. Additional details have not been released. There...
There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in Corrigan, Texas on January 20, 2023. The accident happened on southbound U.S. Highway 59. An 18-wheeler made a left hand turn from the northbound lanes, across the southbound lanes of traffic. A Nissan Versa that...
Galveston, Texas, a popular Gulf Coast destination, draws millions of visitors each year to its beaches, historic sites, and waterfront attractions. For motorcyclists, riding through Galveston offers beautiful views but also unique risks, from beachside traffic and...
The container ship CMA CGM VERACRUZ became disabled on January 19, 2023. At the time, the ship was en route to New Orleans, Louisiana, approaching Southwest Pass. The ship is now drifting southwest in the Gulf of Mexico. It is not clear what caused the vessel to be...
The tug boat SEA VOYAGER sank on January 19 or 20, 2023. At the time, the tug was west of Cartagena, Colombia, in the Caribbean Sea. The ship was en route to Puerto Colon, Panama. There were 9 crew members on board at the time. 4 crew members remain missing. ...
There was a crash involving two 18-wheelers in Big Spring, Texas on January 19, 2023. The accident happened early on westbound Interstate 20 near Exit 176. Two 18-wheelers were involved in the crash, which remains under investigation. There have been a number of...