There was a helicopter crash in Surry County, Virginia on August 5, 2023. According to reports, a Hughes 369 Delta helicopter crashed with two people on board. The two occupants were taken to Medical College of Virginia for treatment. The plane was operated by...
There was a deadly boating accident in Long Beach, California on August 5, 2023. According to reports, a boat caught fire on Alamitos Bay near a fuel dock. It is unclear if the pleasure craft was fueling at the time of the fire. There were five people on board at...
Fires on sailboats, particularly those originating from cooking appliances, pose significant risks to both the vessel and its occupants. Sailboats often have confined spaces, and a fire can spread rapidly, leading to severe injuries, fatalities, and extensive property...
Highway construction workers are essential to maintaining and improving our infrastructure, but their jobs come with significant risks. One of the most critical and specific dangers these workers face is the threat posed by inadequate safety measures. This article...
In the sprawling oilfields that dot landscapes from Texas to North Dakota, the extraction of oil and gas is an intricate dance of machinery, manpower, and mobility. This dynamic environment, while pivotal for energy production, introduces significant risks,...
Offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico are integral to the energy sector, yet they present significant slip, trip, and fall hazards (STFs) to their workforce. These incidents are among the leading causes of workplace injuries in the offshore oil and gas industry,...
There was a crash between multiple semi-trucks in Georgetown, Texas on August 5, 2023. The crash occurred on the southbound frontage road of Interstate 35. One of the drivers became trapped in one of the semi-trucks following the crash. Additional details have not...
Scissor lifts are indispensable for reaching elevated work areas safely and efficiently on construction sites. However, these machines can be hazardous when workers lack proper training, leading to accidents that often result in severe injuries or fatalities....
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on the August 21, 2022 collision between two cargo ships, the Damgracht and the AP Revelin. At the time, the Damgracht was in the Sabine Pass Outer Bar Channel en route to Beaumont, Texas. The AP...
There was an 18-wheeler crash in McAllen, Texas on August 4, 2023. The crash occurred at the intersection of 10th Street and Tamarack. During the crash, the 18-wheeler collided with a motorcycle. After the crash, the driver of the truck fled the scene of the...