There was a deadly accident at a gravel pit in La Joya, Texas on January 2, 2024. According to reports, a truck driver was attempting to unload a trailer of gravel at the pit. As this occurred, the truck fell into the gravel pit, causing the cab to be crushed. The...
There was a fire and explosion at a Tradebe Environmental hazardous waste plant in Bridgeport, Connecticut on December 29, 2023. The explosion resulted in injuries to three people at the plant. Two are believed to have sustained burn injuries, and a third was...
As the wind energy sector expands, the safety of the workers who construct, maintain, and operate these facilities remains a paramount concern. Wind farms, characterized by their large turbines and remote locations, present unique hazards that necessitate stringent...
In an unfortunate incident at the D.B. Wilson Generating Station in Centertown, Kentucky, a silo leak resulted in a worker being trapped under a pile of coal ash. The accident, which occurred on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, also led to the hospitalization of two...
Power plants are vital components of the national infrastructure, providing the energy needed to sustain both everyday life and economic activities. However, the operation of these facilities involves significant risks due to the nature of the materials handled and...
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board ("CSB") has issued its report following the investigation into the deadly explosion that occurred at KMCO in Crosby, Texas on April 2, 2019. During the incident, isobutylene leaked from piping at the facility,...
Linemen, tasked with maintaining and repairing electrical power systems, face numerous hazards in their line of work. One of the most significant dangers is the risk of electrocution due to faulty equipment. This specific risk can lead to severe injuries or...
There was a deadly industrial accident in Bromley, Kentucky on December 14, 2023. Reports indicate two contractors of Building Crafts, Inc. became trapped in a raw sewage tank. The men are believed to have been working in the tank when a plug came out of a large...
There was an explosion at the Trelleborg Fabrics Production Plant in Rutherfordton, North Carolina on December 15, 2023. Reports indicate a chemical tank exploded at the facility. The incident remains under investigation at this time. There have been a number of...
Documents obtained and released on December 15, 2023, by an investigative news organization, Public Health Watch, revealed that an unincorporated Houston community has been exposed to dangerous levels of Benzene since at least 2005. Benzene is a colorless,...