There was a chemical explosion in Nashua, New Hampshire on November 30, 2023. The explosion occurred at the Worthen Industries manufacturing plant. At least one worker was severely burned and initially taken to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, before being...
There was an explosion at the Hoffinger Industries manufacturing plant in West Helena, Arkansas on November 28, 2023. The facility manufactures above-ground swimming pools. It is believed a worker was filling a propane tank when the explosion took place. At least...
There was an explosion at the Poet Ethanol Plant in Shell Rock, Iowa on November 24, 2023. It is believed the explosion was caused by dust at the plant. It is unclear if any workers were injured as a result of the incident. There have been a number of incidents at...
Forklifts are heavy, fast-moving machines that often operate in shared spaces with pedestrians, other vehicles, and equipment. To reduce the risk of collisions, most forklifts are equipped with warning systems—back-up alarms, horns, flashing lights, and other safety...
There was an explosion at the Hound Resources Petroleum Refinery in White Lake Township, Michigan on November 24, 2023. According to reports, a fire broke out after the explosion at the plant. A second explosion occurred minutes later. Nearby residents were...
There was a crane accident in Moundville, Alabama on November 22, 2023. According to reports, workers were in the process of moving a shipping container at Ballard Concrete when one of the chains securing the load broke. As a result, the shipping container fell onto...
Explosions are among the most catastrophic events that can occur at an oil refinery. These powerful incidents often result in widespread devastation, including serious injury, loss of life, and extensive property damage. While refineries are designed with safety...
A fire broke out at the Lion Elastomers Plant in Port Neches, Texas on November 15, 2023. According to reports, liquid latex caught fire in a building at the plant. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. A shelter in place was initially ordered due to...
On October 31, 2023, a coal preparation plant in Martin County, Kentucky, collapsed. It is a tragic reminder of the inherent dangers in certain workplaces. This catastrophic event resulted in the deaths of two workers, Billy Daniels and Alvin Nees, marking a somber...
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is a critical safety procedure used in industrial and manufacturing settings to protect workers from hazardous energy sources. When machines or equipment are being serviced, repaired, or maintained, unexpected startup or release of stored energy...