There was a construction accident in Travis County, Texas on January 30, 2024. According to reports, workers were cutting a water pipe when an explosion occurred. Three workers were injured as a result. One of the workers was taken via helicopter to Dell Seton...
Industrial Accident
Deadly Scaffold Accident in Nederland, Texas
There was a deadly accident at Energy Transfer's Terminal in Nederland, Texas on January 29, 2024. The contractor worker fell from scaffolding at the facility, resulting in a head injury. The victim has been identified as Franklyn Aguiar, of Dayton, Texas. The...
Navigating the Hazards: OSHA’s Policy on Working in Confined Spaces
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") issues regulations on working in confined spaces, which are a critical aspect of workplace safety. Confined spaces, such as tanks, vessels, vaults, and pits, are not designed for continuous occupancy and can...
Crane Accident in El Paso, Texas
There was a crane accident in El Paso, Texas on January 26, 2024. According to reports, a boom truck tipped over with the boom extended at an El Paso school. At the time, contractors were performing work on the HVAC system at the school. There have been a number of...
The Invaluable Benefits of OSHA’s Lockout-Tagout Standard
In the dynamic landscape of industrial workplaces, ensuring the safety of workers is paramount and should be the main objective of any company. One aspect that plays a pivotal role in safeguarding employees and preventing workplace accidents is the implementation of...
OSHA’s National Emphasis Program for Heat-Related Hazards
As climate change continues to impact global temperatures, the need to address heat-related hazards in the workplace becomes increasingly urgent. Recognizing the potential risks faced by workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented...
Gas Station Explosion in Rogers, Texas
There was an explosion at an Exxon gas station in Rogers, Texas on January 18, 2024. The incident occurred while a gas tanker was unloading into fuel tanks at the gas station. Two teenagers were washing their car at the gas station's car wash when the explosion...
The Importance of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Job Safety Analysis is a term that takes many forms in today’s workplaces and job sites, but the end result should be the same. The purpose of a Job Safety Analysis is to identify where, in the job at hand, does risk present itself and how those directing and...
Explosion at Auto Manufacturing Plant in Eaton Rapids, Michigan
There was an explosion at the Meridian Magnesium manufacturing facility in Eaton Rapids, Michigan on January 4, 2024. The explosion resulted in injuries to three people, one of whom was burned. The facility is an automotive manufacturing plant. The cause of the...
Oil Spill at Shamrock Products Terminal in Port of Victoria, Texas
There was an oil spill at the Shamrock Products Terminal at the Port of Victoria, Texas on January 4, 2024. According to the Port, approximately 300 barrells of "crude oil and diesel mixture with elevated sulfur content" were discharged. The chemical odor from the...