Introduction Heat stress is a significant health hazard on construction sites, particularly during the warmer months. Workers exposed to high temperatures and humidity without adequate breaks or hydration are at risk of heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke,...
There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in San Antonio, Texas on January 5, 2023. The accident happened on southbound Interstate 35 on the north side of town. Reports indicate the semi-truck lost control before overturning and bursting into flames. It is...
There was a deadly crash involving a UPS 18-wheeler in Ferris, Texas on January 5, 2023. The accident happened on southbound Interstate 45 near the Malloy Bridge Road. Reports indicate a UPS semi-truck crashed through a guardrail and left the highway. The truck...
There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in Dallas, Texas on January 4, 2023. The crash occurred on Interstate 635 (LBJ Freeway) near Hillcrest Road. A Fed-Ex 18-wheeler rolled over onto its side and struck a concrete barrier on the highway. Reports...
Pirates recently attacked two vessels in the Bay of Campeche. On December 28, 2022, the anchor handling vessel Bourbon Artabaze was boarded by pirates. The following day, another vessel the Bourbon Alienor was also attacked. According to local reports, pirates were...
In the construction industry, where the buzz of saws and the clang of metal are part of the daily symphony, workers navigate a landscape filled with inherent risks. Among these, the risk of amputation stands out as a particularly devastating outcome of construction...
There was an oil spill due to a ruptured pipeline in Corpus Christi Bay on December 25, 2022. According to reports, a pipeline located near the Flint Hills Resources Ingleside facility ruptured in at least three places. Although initially it was reported that only...
Jackknife accidents, where a large truck such as an 18-wheeler folds at the articulation point between the cab and the trailer, are highly dangerous events on our roads. These accidents can lead to multi-vehicle pile-ups, significant property damage, and severe or...
There was a deadly accident at a construction project in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 2, 2023. According to reports, there was a scaffolding collapse at a luxury high-rise project. Multiple workers fell 70 feet to the ground below as a result. At least...
There was a deadly accident in Montgomery, Alabama on December 31, 2022. According to reports, a baggage handler was sucked into the engine of an American Airlines plane waiting at a gate at the airport. The plane was scheduled to depart to Dallas, Texas. The...