There was an oil tank fire at the F.O. Day Bituminous Company asphalt plant accident in Montgomery County, Maryland on March 14, 2024. According to reports, three tanks caught fire at the facility. Two of the tanks held liquid asphalt and the third contained used...
Industrial Accident
Explosion at Distribution Plant in Clinton Township, Michigan
There was an explosion and fire at the Select Distributors Plant in Clinton Township, Michigan on March 4, 2024. It is believed the explosions were caused by either CO2 or propane tanks located in the plant. The plant is located in an industrial area, and is...
Dispelling Myths: OSHA’s Role and Enforcement in Texas
In the realm of workplace safety and regulations in the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) stands as a pivotal entity, tasked with ensuring safe and healthful working conditions for men and women. Despite its clear mission, there...
Accidente mortal por colapso de trinchera en Lewisville, Texas
Hubo un accidente mortal de construcción en Lewisville, Texas el 1 de marzo de 2024. Según los informes, un equipo estaba realizando trabajos para instalar una nueva línea de alcantarillado en el momento del incidente. Durante este trabajo, una trinchera colapsó,...
Deadly Trench Collapse Accident in Lewisville, Texas
There was a deadly construction accident in Lewisville, Texas on March 1, 2024. According to reports, a crew was performing work to install a new sewer line at the time of the incident. During this work, a trench collapsed, burying one of the contractors under the...
Cadmium Exposure and Safe Handling
Cadmium, a naturally occurring heavy metal found in the earth's crust, is used in various industrial applications, including battery manufacturing, metal plating, and the production of pigments, stabilizers, and alloys. Despite its utility, cadmium poses significant...
Importance of Fall Protection
Falls from heights remain one of the leading causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Recognizing the importance of fall hazards, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established rigorous guidelines for fall protection to safeguard...
Contractor Killed at Golden Triangle Polymers Construction Project in Orange County, Texas
There was a deadly construction accident at Golden Triangle Polymers in Orange County, Texas on February 16, 2024. According to reports, a worker died after being injured at the project. The project involved the construction of a plant which will produce Marlex...
Deadly Industrial Accident in Spartanburg, South Carolina
There was a deadly workplace accident in Spartanburg, South Carolina on February 14, 2024. A worker at Lubrizol Advance Materials was killed while operating a lift machine. It is believed he was electrocuted when the lift struck electrical lines at the facility. ...
Fire at Phillips 66 Refinery in Billings, Montana
There was a fire at the Phillips 66 refinery in Billings, Montana on February 9, 2024. The fire broke out near the refinery's Fines Pit. Luckily the fire was able to be controlled by local firefighters before it spread. It is unclear if anyone was injured in the...