There was an 18-wheeler crash in McLennan County, Texas on August 31, 2022. According to reports, the semi-truck overturned on I-35 northbound south of West, Texas. The truck and trailer blocked multiple lanes of traffic. A pickup truck also traveling northbound...
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Partial Roof Collapse at Downtown Aquarium in Houston, Texas
There was an accident at the Downtown Aquarium restaurant in Houston, Texas on September 2, 2022. According to reports, part of the facade at the restaurant collapsed, landing on a woman who was standing underneath. The restaurant includes a 200,000 gallon aquarium,...
OSHA Investigation Following Incident at Concrete Company
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into the March 2, 2022 incident at a concrete manufacturing company. During the incident, a worker at Lindsay Precast Inc. was performing maintenance inside a cement mixer when...
Electrocution Hazards in Boom Truck Operations: Understanding and Mitigating the Risks
Boom trucks, versatile and integral to tasks ranging from construction to utility maintenance, carry a significant risk of electrocution, particularly when operations bring them into close proximity with electrical infrastructure. This article sheds light on the...
Maximizing Safety for Contractors in Oilfield Operations
In the high-stakes arena of oil and gas extraction, ensuring the safety of contractors and subcontractors is paramount. This comprehensive guide delves into the unique safety challenges faced by these vital contributors to oilfield operations, offering insights into...
Construction Worker Killed in Building Collapse in Pennsylvania
There was an accident at a construction site in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania on August 30, 2022. According to reports, the victim was crushed to death when a building that was under construction collapsed. The building was being constructed at Martin’s Famous Potato...
Train Strikes Pedestrian in Tyler, Texas
There was a deadly train accident in Tyler, Texas on August 29, 2022. Reports indicate a Union Pacific train struck a pedestrian who was on the tracks. The incident did not occur at a train crossing. The accident remains under investigation. Tragically, there have...
Explosion on Tanker Ship TORC
There was an explosion on the tanker ship TORC on August 28, 2022. At the time, the vessel was in the Marmara Sea, Turkey. The explosion occurred while welding was being performed during maintenance. Two crew members were injured and required hospitalization as a...
Cessna 172 Plane Crash in Mayfield Heights, Ohio
There was a small plane crash in Mayfield Heights, Ohio on August 30, 2022. According to reports, a single-engine Cessna 172 crashed while attempting to make an emergency landing at a local school. The engine on the plane is believed to have stalled and was unable...
Train Conductor Killed in Derailment Accident in El Paso, Texas
There was a deadly train accident in El Paso, Texas on August 29, 2022. Reports indicate two train cars left the track after striking a derailment device. At the time, a Union Pacific conductor was guiding a train into a rail yard. One of the train cars landed on...

