There was an explosion at Thatcher Chemical in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 23, 2023. According to reports, workers at the facility were preparing to begin operations when a tank ruptured and exploded. Two workers were injured as a result of the explosion. The...
Forklifts are essential in many industrial and warehouse environments, providing the necessary mobility to handle heavy loads efficiently. One of the critical components of electric forklifts is their batteries. Handling forklift batteries poses significant safety...
Acetic acid is a common chemical used in many industries, but its vapor form can pose serious health risks. Whether you work in a lab, industrial facility, or even certain cleaning jobs, you may be exposed without realizing the danger. If you've been harmed by...
There was an explosion and fire at the Duquesne Light power station on Brunot Island in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 23, 2023. Reports indicate the explosion and fires were caused by a failed reactor at the facility. The explosion remains under investigation at...
There was a deadly accident at Chemtrusion Compounding in Houston, Texas on July 22, 2023. Reports indicate the victim fell into a piece of machinery at the facility. The worker died as a result of the injuries that were sustained. The accident remains under...
In industrial and construction environments, the removal of steel grating can create significant hazards, particularly the risk of fall injuries. One of the most effective preventive measures to mitigate these risks is the proper use of signage to alert workers to...
There was a deadly accident at the Mar-Jac Poultry processing plant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on July 14, 2023. Reports indicate the victim was a 16-year-old Hispanic sanitation worker. The worker died as a result of the injuries that were sustained. Additional...
There was an explosion and fire at the Dow Chemical facility near Baton Rouge, Louisiana on July 14, 2023. Reports indicate an explosion occurred at the plant Friday night. A shelter in place was temporarily issued for nearby residents. It is unclear if anyone was...
Ammonia, a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen, is a critical substance in various industrial applications, including refrigeration systems, agriculture, and the production of plastics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. Despite its utility, ammonia poses significant...
There was a pipeline explosion and fire outside the INEOS Chocolate Bayou facility in Brazoria County, Texas on July 13, 2023. Reports indicate a fire broke out on a pipeline just outside the plant. Although the pipeline is located outside the plant, INEOS has...