On December 25, 2022, there was an oil spill due to a ruptured pipeline in Corpus Christi Bay. According to reports, a pipeline located near the Flint Hills Resources Ingleside facility ruptured. Eventually dozens of boats became involved in cleanup efforts....
There was an explosion at the Seneca Petroleum Plant in Lemont, Illinois on April 25, 2023. Reports indicate there was an explosion in an asphalt tank at the plant. The explosion killed one worker, and injured a second one. The victim has been identified as Dru...
There was an explosion at the ADM Plant in Decatur, Illinois on April 20, 2023. Reports indicate that a dust explosion occurred at a grain elevator at the plant. Three workers sustained burns and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The cause of the...
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on the September 22, 2021 incident when an equipment operator was struck and killed by a suspended load of steel grating material in Castroville, Texas. The contract worker was employed by W.T. Byler...
There was a deadly explosion at the Green Plains Ethanol Plant in Wood River, Nebraska on April 17, 2023. Reports indicate that an explosion occurred while workers were performing maintenance on a stillage tank. One employee at Green Plains was killed in the...
There was an explosion at South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt, Texas on April 10, 2023. Reports indicate that an explosion occurred at the dairy facility, before fire quickly engulfed the building. Several workers were injured during the incident, and at least one woman was...
There was a fire at the International-Matex Tank Terminals chemical storage facility in St. Rose, Louisiana on April 3, 2023. Reports indicate that a fire broke out in one storage vessel on Monday afternoon. Two contractors sustained injuries and were taken to a...
Forklifts are indispensable in many industrial and warehouse environments, providing essential support for material handling and logistics operations. However, one of the most significant hazards associated with forklift operation is the risk posed by inadequate...
Boom trucks play a pivotal role across multiple industries, from construction and telecommunications to utilities and beyond. Despite their utility, the operation of these vehicles is fraught with hazards that can lead to serious personal injuries or fatalities. This...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) standard is a critical safety protocol designed to protect workers from the unexpected energization or startup of machinery and equipment, as well as the release of hazardous energy...