There was an explosion and fire at the INEOS Plant in Pasadena, Texas on March 22, 2023. Reports indicate that a fire broke out after the explosion. At least one worker was injured in the explosion and transported to a local hospital. The explosion involved a...
Personal Injury
BSEE Report Following Offshore Platform Crane Accident
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report into an offshore crane accident at Main Pass (MP) 42 Delta (D) on November 8, 2022. The platform is owned and operated by Cantium LLC. The injured worker was employed by...
Addressing the Risk of Open Holes on Construction Projects
In the bustling environment of a construction site, where the landscape is continually changing, open holes and shafts represent a significant hazard, often leading to accidents with the potential for serious injury or even fatality. These hazards, if not properly...
Recreational Boat Capsizes on Jordan Lake in North Carolina
There was a deadly boating accident in North Carolina on March 17, 2023. At the time, the vessel was on Jordan Lake in Chatham County. The boat capsized at the Farrington Point boat ramp. One person was killed and three people were injured in the incident. It is...
Explosion at Plant in Greenville, Michigan
There was an explosion at the Dicastal North America Plant in Greenville, Michigan on March 17, 2023. Reports indicate that a fire broke out after the explosion. The incident occurred in the plant's furnace room. One worker sustained burn injuries and was taken to...
Crane Collapse at Warehouse in Hawthorne, New York
There was a crane accident at a Hawthorne, New York construction site on March 16, 2023. During the incident, a crane collapsed at a warehouse being built for Amazon. Two people were injured as a result of the incident and taken to a hospital for treatment. At...
Why workers’ tools on a job site may lead to third-party claims
Many workers in blue-collar professions and skilled trades bring at least some of their own tools to the job site. They may have already invested in specialized equipment that their employer doesn't own, or they may simply feel more comfortable using the tools they...
Big Rig Crash in Fort Worth, Texas
There was a deadly 18-wheeler crash in Fort Worth, Texas on March 13, 2023. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of Interstate 35W. During the incident, a passenger vehicle was struck by an 18-wheeler gravel truck. The car broke apart on impact with the big...
Two Boats Collide near Fort Myers Beach, Florida
There was a boating collision in Lee County, Florida on March 12, 2023. According to reports, a 50 ft sailboat and a fishing vessel collided. At the time, the fishing boat was heading into port when it struck the anchored sailboat. At least seven people were...
Helicopter Crash in Wasatch County, Utah
There was a helicopter crash in Wasatch County, Utah on March 11, 2023. According to reports, the helicopter crashed near Strawberry Reservoir with two people on board. The pilot may have become disoriented while making a low pass over the frozen lake. Both people...

