There was a crash involving an 18-wheeler near Hereford, Texas on November 3, 2022. According to reports, there was a collision between two vehicles traveling northbound on US 385. One car was forced into the northbound lanes as a result, where it was hit head-on by...
In the realm of construction and industrial applications, liquid asphalt plays a pivotal role due to its adhesive and waterproofing properties. However, its use is not without significant risks, particularly to the health and safety of industrial workers exposed to...
A recreational boat capsized near Charleston, South Carolina on November 3, 2022. At the time, the vessel was about five miles east of Charleston Harbor. There were three people on board the ship when it capsized. A nearby vessel alerted the Coast Guard who...
There was a deadly accident on board the open hatch cargo ship ARUBA PEARL on October 26, 2022. At the time, the vessel was at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina. The ship was in the process of mooring at the Charleston Midstream Transfer Facility when a crew...
A vessel captain has relinquished his captain's license after allegations of sexual assault on board the bulker ship LIBERTY GLORY. The master mariner faced complaints from two Merchant Marine Academy cadets that he spiked their drinks before assaulting them on the...
Fuel systems are critical to the safe and efficient operation of crop-dusting helicopters. They ensure a consistent supply of fuel to the engine, supporting precise maneuvers at low altitudes. However, the complex nature of these systems and their exposure to...
There was a deadly fire on the cargo ship AZOV CONFIDENCE on November 2, 2022. At the time, the vessel was located in the Black Sea, en route from Samsun, Turkey to Novorossiysk, Russia. A fire broke out on board the vessel, and a crew member was engulfed in...
The container ship SUNTUDSAMUT 4 sank on November 3, 2022. At the time, the vessel was located in the Gulf of Siam not far from the coast of Thailand. The ship developed a list after leaving port the night before, before eventually sinking. The crew of ten...
A construction worker was killed in Brooklyn, New York on November 2, 2022. According to reports, the worker was installing an I-beam when he slipped and fell 20 ft to the ground below. The worker was unconscious but transported to a local hospital where he was...
The average worker hurt on the job doesn't need to do much to get benefits. Standard workers' compensation coverage applies to many employees who get hurt because of a chemical spill or a car crash while working. The rules are different for professionals who work in...