In a critical health alert released on November 24, 2023, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes and fruit pouches, resulting in two deaths and affecting at least 99 individuals across 32 states....
Personal Injury
Trucking Crash on Interstate 10 in Houston, Texas
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Houston, Texas on November 22, 2023. According to reports, an 18-wheeler and a Hyundai Sonata passenger vehicle were involved in a crash on Interstate 10 westbound near Highway 6. The driver of the Hyundai sustained critical injuries...
Employer’s Duty to Protect Workers from Violence
In a distressing incident at the Robinson Inn in Robinson, Texas, a 54-year-old man, Rickey Charles Wiggins, has been arrested for assaulting a 66-year-old hotel employee. This incident highlights the urgent need for awareness and intervention in situations involving...
IKEA Recalls LETTAN Mirrors Due to Laceration Hazards
IKEA has issued a recall for its LETTAN mirrors due to a significant hazard. The recall, announced on March 16, 2023, addresses a critical flaw where the plastic fittings that secure the mirror to the wall can break. If this happens, the mirror may fall and pose a...
Recall: Future Motion’s Onewheel Electric Skateboards
Future Motion recently issued a recall of approximately 300,000 Onewheel Self-Balancing Electric Skateboards due to reports of accidents and fatalities. Effective September 29th, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has raised concerns about these...
Semi-Truck Sand Hauler Crash near San Angelo, Texas
There was an 18-wheeler crash near San Angelo, Texas on November 17, 2023. According to reports, an 18-wheeler sand hauler and a passenger vehicle were involved in a crash at the intersection of FM-2105 and US-277. The sand hauler was attempting to make a turn from...
Oilfield Worker Impaled by Pipe in Wichita County, Texas
There was an accident at an oilfield in Wichita County, Texas on November 16, 2023. According to reports, a worker was impaled when a pipe fell from about 30 feet up on the rig. The pipe impaled the victim, going through his shoulder and out near his hip. The pipe...
Big Rig Crash in Crosby County, Texas
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Crosby County, Texas on November 16, 2023. According to reports, an 18-wheeler and car were involved in a crash on U.S. 62/82. The crash remains under investigation. One person was hospitalized as a result of the accident. There have...
Electrical Hazards in the Oilfield: Navigating a Shocking Reality
The oil and gas industry, with its complex machinery and extensive use of electrical equipment, presents a myriad of hazards, among which electrical dangers hold a particularly ominous potential for injury. For workers on the front lines of oilfield operations,...
Cessna 310 Plane Crash in Hayden, Idaho
There was a small plane crash in Hayden, Idaho on November 13, 2023. The plane, a twin-engine Cessna 310 crashed at the Coeur d'Alene Airport-Pappy Boyington Field. The pilot was transported to a local hospital for care. The cause of the crash remains under...

