On February 17, 2023, the towing vessel Desperado experienced an engine room fire while transiting Lake Salvador near mile 20 of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Bayou Perot, Louisiana. The fire occurred in the engine room and could not be extinguished by the three...
Injuries at refineries are often serious, if not life-altering. Explosions, toxic exposure, mechanical failures, and falls can leave workers facing years of recovery, lost income, and permanent disability. When these accidents occur, injured workers have rights — and...
There was a deadly boat accident in Port Aransas, Texas on July 13, 2024. According to reports, there was a crash between a tanker ship and sportfishing boat in the Aransas Pass near the Lydia Ann Channel on Saturday morning. There were four people on board the...
There was a deadly crash involving a Peterbilt Cement Truck near Midland, Texas on July 12, 2024. According to reports, a cement truck rear-ended a passenger vehicle on Highway 191. The passenger vehicle is believed to have been stopped on the roadway. The driver...
There was a helicopter crash off the island of Kauai, Hawaii on July 12, 2024. According to reports, a Robinson R-44 helicopter crashed with three people on board. The helicopter was operated by Ali’i Kauai Air Tours & Charters. Additional details have not yet...
There was a deadly plane crash in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana on July 11, 2024. The plane, a single-engine AT-502B, crashed while crop dusting. Reports indicate the plane may have collided with a second crop duster during operations. The second plane was able to...
There was an explosion at the Vallourec Star steel plant in Youngstown, Ohio on July 11, 2024. According to reports, an explosion occurred at the plant when molten slag contacted water at the plant. The incident remains under investigation. The risk of an explosion...
Hydroplaning is a significant risk for all vehicles, but it poses particular dangers for commercial vehicles, such as flatbed pickup trucks. Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle loses traction on wet roads, causing it to skid uncontrollably. This can lead to severe...
While less frequent than other types of train accidents, train-to-train collisions can be catastrophic when they occur. These collisions often result in widespread destruction, severe injuries, and numerous fatalities due to the immense force of impact between two...
Elevators and stairwells are essential features in apartment complexes, providing residents with access to different floors of their buildings. However, when these areas are not properly maintained or designed, they can pose serious safety risks. Falls, sudden...