Crop-dusting helicopters are essential tools in agriculture, delivering quick and efficient pesticide and fertilizer application over large swaths of farmland. However, operating these aircraft carries significant risks, particularly due to the low altitudes at which...
There was a crane accident in Bexar County, Texas on April 1, 2024. According to reports, a crane toppled over while performing work on the Interstate 35 median. The crane landed on a vehicle driving on Interstate 35. One worker and two people in the car sustained...
There was a fire at Phillips 66's Complex in Borger, Texas on April 1, 2024. The fire broke out in one of the processing plants at the facility. Two workers sustained injuries and received medical care at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Additional...
There was a deadly accident involving an airboat in Jackson County, Alabama on March 31, 2024. According to reports, an airboat on the Tennessee River struck a tree limb. Three people were on board bow fishing when the incident occurred. One of them was thrown into...
There was a small plane crash in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island on March 30, 2024. The plane, a single-engine Piper PA-24, crashed into the water 2,000 feet from the runway at Quonset State Airport. Reports indicate the plane experienced engine problems prior to the...
The practice of flaring and venting by oil refineries and power plants has sparked significant health and environmental concerns. Flaring and venting, necessary for managing excess natural gas, release pollutants that pose serious health risks to neighboring...
Hotels and resorts are designed for comfort and leisure, yet they also present unique hazards that can lead to slip-and-fall accidents. From pools and spas to lobby areas and stairwells, each part of a hotel has specific risks that guests should be aware of. This...
There was an accident involving an airboat in Everglades National Park in West Miami-Dade County, Florida on March 29, 2024. According to reports, an airboat overturned while attempting to make a turn, throwing its passengers into the water. Luckily a nearby...
Burn injuries are among the most painful and life-altering injuries a person can suffer. Unlike many other forms of trauma, burns often cause damage that extends beyond the initial injury, leading to prolonged medical treatment, permanent scarring, functional...
There was an oilfield accident in Finney County, Kansas on March 27, 2024. According to reports, two workers were burned in an explosion of an oil field tank battery. The workers were taken to a local hospital for medical care. Oil field tank battery explosions pose...