The oil and gas industry, while a cornerstone of the global energy supply, is fraught with hazards, none more perilous than those associated with high-pressure equipment. Oilfield workers regularly interact with machinery designed to drill, extract, and transport...
Cargo containers are integral to global trade, but their presence on ships, in ports, and during transport poses significant risks. This article delves into various accidents involving cargo containers, highlighting the need for stringent safety measures and the role...
There was a pipeline explosion and fire outside the INEOS Chocolate Bayou facility in Brazoria County, Texas on July 13, 2023. Reports indicate a fire broke out on a pipeline just outside the plant. Although the pipeline is located outside the plant, INEOS has...
There was a small plane crash in Osage Beach, Missouri on July 13, 2023. According to reports, a single-engine Piper PA-28 Cherokee crashed into a wooded area near Lake of the Ozarks. At the time, the plane was attempting to take off from the Grand Glaize Airport. ...
Mesquite, Texas, located just east of Dallas with a population over 140,000, is known for its large event venues, residential neighborhoods, and busy commuter routes. As an important link between Dallas and nearby suburbs, Mesquite’s roads see high volumes of daily...
There was a deadly construction accident in Baltimore, Maryland on July 12, 2023. According to reports, a worker was run over by a piece of heavy equipment at water main replacement project. The victim's identity has not yet been released. Our thoughts and prayers...
There was an 18-wheeler accident in Freeport, Texas on July 12, 2023. The accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 36 and Highway 288. According to reports, the 18-wheeler was driving northbound on Highway 36 and attempted to turn onto Highway 288 before...
There was a crash involving a Greyhound passenger bus in Highland, Illinois on July 12, 2023. According to reports, the Greyhound bus crashed into three 18-wheelers that were parked at a highway rest stop along Interstate 70. Three people have been confirmed killed,...
When a personnel basket transfer goes wrong, it’s not always your employer who’s responsible. In many offshore operations, multiple companies are working side by side—each handling different aspects of the job. The crane might be operated by one contractor, the basket...
There was an 18-wheeler accident in Las Cruces, New Mexico on July 11, 2023. The accident occurred near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Interstate 25. According to reports, after the crash the 18-wheeler caught fire. The crash remains under investigation at...