The Impact of Heavy 18-Wheeler Traffic on Plano’s Roads Plano’s location within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex places it in the midst of a high-traffic region, with major highways like US-75, the Sam Rayburn Tollway (TX-121), and the President George Bush Turnpike...
There was a small plane crash in Cumberland County, North Carolina on May 26, 2024. According to reports, a single-engine Piper PA-28 plane crashed shortly after taking-off from Gray's Creek Airport. The plane crashed into a nearby wooded area before catching fire. ...
Crane assembly is a complex and critical operation in construction and industrial projects, and it is inherently influenced by various environmental factors. These factors can significantly impact the safety and efficiency of crane assembly, posing risks to workers...
Heavy machinery plays a crucial role in maritime operations, facilitating tasks such as cargo handling, ship maintenance, and navigation. However, the presence and operation of heavy machinery on maritime vessels pose significant risks to workers. Accidents involving...
There was a deadly 18-wheeler crash at the Port of Caddo-Bossier, Louisiana on May 25, 2024. According to reports, a passenger vehicle was traveling north on Louisiana Highway 1. An 18-wheeler attempted to make a left turn across the roadway, and was struck by the...
There was a deadly boating accident in Jefferson County, Texas on May 24, 2024. According to reports, a small boat was on the North Fork of Taylor Bayou when it struck the Boondocks Road bridge on Friday evening. Six people were on the boat at the time. One female...
Daily inspections are one of the most important safety requirements in excavation work. Most fatal trench incidents are not caused by unknown hazards—they result from hazards that were visible and correctable before workers entered the trench. Under OSHA trench...
There was a deadly incident at Santee Cooper Winyah Generating Station in Georgetown, South Carolina on May 23, 2024. According to reports, a worker was on top of a coal mound at the power plant. The mound of coal collapsed underneath, burying the bulldozer. The...
There was a fire on board the sailboat Trilogy on May 23, 2024. According to reports, the sailboat caught fire 60 miles off the coast of Chincoteague, Virginia. The only person on board was able to board a dinghy. The Coast Guard was able to rescue the mariner. ...
Oil tanker rollovers are among the most dangerous types of accidents involving 18-wheelers, posing significant risks to both the environment and public safety. These incidents can lead to catastrophic fires, environmental contamination, and severe injuries or...