There was an 18-wheeler crash near San Angelo, Texas on November 17, 2023. According to reports, an 18-wheeler sand hauler and a passenger vehicle were involved in a crash at the intersection of FM-2105 and US-277. The sand hauler was attempting to make a turn from...
There was an 18-wheeler crash in George West, Texas on November 17, 2023. According to reports, an 18-wheeler rolled over on Highway 281, spilling diesel fuel onto the highway. The highway was closed to traffic as a result. It is unclear if any other vehicles were...
There was an accident at an oilfield in Wichita County, Texas on November 16, 2023. According to reports, a worker was impaled when a pipe fell from about 30 feet up on the rig. The pipe impaled the victim, going through his shoulder and out near his hip. The pipe...
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Crosby County, Texas on November 16, 2023. According to reports, an 18-wheeler and car were involved in a crash on U.S. 62/82. The crash remains under investigation. One person was hospitalized as a result of the accident. There have...
There was a small plane crash in Union City, Tennessee on November 15, 2023. The plane, a Xtremeair XA42 crashed near the Everett Stewart Regional Airport. Two people were killed in the crash. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. There have been a...
A fire broke out at the Lion Elastomers Plant in Port Neches, Texas on November 15, 2023. According to reports, liquid latex caught fire in a building at the plant. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. A shelter in place was initially ordered due to...
There was a deadly construction accident in Port Royal, South Carolina on November 14, 2023. According to reports, a worker was crushed by a large steel concrete form. The worker was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The victim has been identified as George...
Operating small boats near large vessels presents a unique set of hazards that can lead to accidents, injuries, or even fatalities. The significant size difference between small boats and large commercial or recreational vessels creates a challenging environment where...
The oil and gas industry, with its complex machinery and extensive use of electrical equipment, presents a myriad of hazards, among which electrical dangers hold a particularly ominous potential for injury. For workers on the front lines of oilfield operations,...
Blowouts are among the most dangerous incidents that can occur in the oilfield, leading to severe injuries, fatalities, and significant environmental damage. A blowout happens when uncontrolled pressure from an oil or gas well causes an eruption of hydrocarbons,...