There was an explosion on a natural gas pipeline in Lake Lery, Louisiana on September 8, 2022. According to reports, the Coast Guard is investigating the explosion and fire on the TOCA LINE, which is operated by Houston-based High Point Gas Transmission LLC. The...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into multiple fires that have broken out at the Woodbridge Englewood Inc. doing business as Hematite, Inc. auto parts manufacturing plant in Clayton, Ohio. Over a two year...
Trash compactors are vital in managing waste efficiently in various industrial and commercial settings. However, when these machines malfunction, the results can be catastrophic. One of the most severe risks is the equipment failure of the compactor's hydraulic...
There was an explosion at the Braya Renewable Fuels oil refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland on September 2, 2022. According to reports, eight people were injured before the fire was contained. The refinery has been idled for a year, and is in the process of...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into the March 2, 2022 incident at a concrete manufacturing company. During the incident, a worker at Lindsay Precast Inc. was performing maintenance inside a cement mixer when...
There was an explosion at the West Rock Paper Mill in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina on August 25, 2022. According to reports, a piece of machinery at the plant exploded, causing multiple injuries to workers at the facility. Four workers are believed to have...
Introduction Industrial construction settings, such as refineries and manufacturing plants, present unique challenges and hazards, especially when it involves heavy machinery. The installation, maintenance, and operation of this machinery are integral to industrial...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into the February 25, 2022 incident when nine workers were trapped on a burning jack up rig in Sabine Pass, Texas. At the time, the Pride Wisconsin drilling rig was being...
A worker was electrocuted at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Keene, New Hampshire on August 24, 2022. According to reports, the worker was involved in a project to replace a backup generator at the facility. During the work, the individual came into contact with a...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into a February 2022 incident when a worker suffered serious arm burns at International Cushioning Company in Fremont, Ohio. During the incident, the worker was removing...