There was a pipeline explosion in Gregg County, Texas on May 24, 2023. Reports indicate following the explosion flames could be seen as high as 30 feet in the air. The cause of the explosion is unknown. Pipeline valves were able to be closed to help contain the...
Workers in the maritime occupation can be injured while in the line of duty. However, they may not be covered with traditional workers' compensation like other workers. The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) and Jones Act protect them instead,...
There was a deadly 18-wheeler crash near Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 21, 2023. The accident occurred on westbound Interstate 40 near mile marker 160. During the incident, two passenger vehicles were involved in a collision. Following that accident, a pickup...
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Houston, Texas on May 22, 2023. The accident occurred on Interstate 69 near Crosstimbers. During the incident, a passenger vehicle became crushed underneath the 18-wheeler's trailer. The driver of the passenger vehicle sustained...
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Lafayette, Louisiana on May 20, 2023. The accident occurred on Interstate 49 northbound near East Butcher Switch Road. During the incident, the 18-wheeler struck an abandoned vehicle on the shoulder of the highway. The driver was...
The mental health of maritime workers, particularly those on cargo ships, is a critical concern that often goes unnoticed. The unique environment and conditions aboard ships can contribute to a range of mental health issues, which if not addressed, can affect safety...
There was an explosion at Wynnewood Refining in Wynnewood, Oklahoma on May 23, 2023. Reports indicate a fire broke out in gasoline hydrotreater at the plant. The plant is owned by Texas-based CVR Energy. Two employees were flown via helicopter to a local hospital...
There was a crane collapse in Atlanta, Georgia on May 22, 2023. During the incident, a crane partially collapsed. It is unclear what caused the failure. At the time, the crane was not moving a load. The crane's counterweight fell into the under construction...
There was a deadly construction collapse in Conroe, Texas on May 23, 2023. According to reports, a house under construction collapsed during a storm. Two workers were killed, and at least seven injured. The house was being built in Ladera Creek Trace Subdivision. ...
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Lancaster, Texas on May 21, 2023. During the incident, an 18-wheeler struck a disabled vehicle on Interstate 20. After the collision, the semi-truck left the roadway and overturned. At least one person was taken to a hospital with...