Few people realize just how hard it is to work on a ship. Maritime workers experience a lot of dangers on their job that may cause serious, life-long injuries. Employee injuries are even possible when they’re still on the loading dock. There are several common dangers...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into multiple fires that have broken out at the Woodbridge Englewood Inc. doing business as Hematite, Inc. auto parts manufacturing plant in Clayton, Ohio. Over a two year...
There was a plane crash in Bay City, Wisconsin on September 6, 2022. According to reports, a Glass Air Super II SFT plane crashed into a field at the Red Wing Regional Airport. Two people were killed in the crash. There have been a number of recent plane crashes in...
There was a deadly 18-wheeler crash in Wheeler County, Texas on September 5, 2022. According to reports, an 18-wheeler traveling on Interstate 40 crossed the median and struck the driver side of a Toyota Tundra in the oncoming lanes of travel. The driver of the...
Trash compactors are vital in managing waste efficiently in various industrial and commercial settings. However, when these machines malfunction, the results can be catastrophic. One of the most severe risks is the equipment failure of the compactor's hydraulic...
Deckhands on barges deserve to have a safe work environment. It’s up to the employers to ensure that everyone on the vessel has what they need to remain safe. This includes proper gear, as well as the training to stay out of harm’s way. Some essential safety tips,...
There was a fire on the product tanker HAFNIA TANZANITE on September 5, 2022. At the time, the vessel was northwest of Hoek van Holland, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel's engine room and was suppressed by a Halon fire suppression system. The vessel was...
There was a fire on the bulk carrier EPIC on September 2, 2022. At the time, the vessel was in Rouen, France. The fire is believed to have started in the vessel's cargo hold which had a load of scrap metal on board. It is unclear if anyone was injured in the...
There was a helicopter crash in Mount Baldy, California on September 4, 2022. According to reports, a Bell 407 helicopter rolled onto its side after a hard landing. The helicopter rolled over onto its side. The pilot was the only person on board and was taken to a...
There was a plane crash near Whidbey Island, Washington on September 4, 2022. According to reports, a single-engine de Havilland DHC-3 Otter float plane crashed in Mutiny Bay with ten people on board. The plane was en route from Friday Harbor to Renton Municipal...