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Category Archives: Worker Injury
Understanding the Risks of Workplace Fall Injuries
Falls are one of the most severe hazards in the workplace, often resulting in life-altering injuries or fatalities. On the morning of Thursday, October 3, 2024, a construction worker tragically died after falling 60-70 feet in a tank at an OCI plant in Beaumont, Texas.…
Protecting Yourself from OSHA’s Fatal Four
In 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a staggering 5,190 fatal work injuries in the U.S., with nearly 20% occurring in the construction industry. The leading causes of deaths are known as the “Fatal Four” – falls, being struck by objects, electrocutions, and caught-in/between…
Recent Propane Explosion in Brookshire
Last Wednesday afternoon, an explosion at the RapidXchange propane distribution center in Brookshire, Texas sent shockwaves through the community. First responders arrived quickly at the scene, located at 30313 FM 529, after reports of the explosion and subsequent fire came in around 1:15 p.m. Flames…
Alarming Rise of Hazardous Chemical Incidents in the U.S.
In just one year, over 270 hazardous chemical incidents have occurred across the United States, underscoring an urgent need for enhanced safety measures. This staggering statistic, highlighted by the Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters, points to a growing concern for public health and environmental safety,…
Possible Delta Airlines Explosion: Two Dead and One Injured
On Tuesday, August 27th, two workers were killed and a third was severely injured in a serious incident at Delta Air Lines’ Atlanta Technical Operations Maintenance facility at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The accident, described as a “possible explosion,” occurred in Delta TechOps’ wheel and…
Tragic Incident at Port Houston: Worker Fatality Highlights Need for Safety Reform
A devastating incident occurred at Port Houston on Wednesday, September 18 resulting in the death of a worker due to a pipe collapse. The Houston Fire Department responded to reports of the accident at the AllTrans Terminal Companies facility where a stack of pipes fell…
Fire at Northeast Recycling Plant Injures Three Firefighters
Recently, a fire broke out at the Prestige Auto & Metal Recycling plant in Northeast Houston. As a result of the fire, three firefighters who responded to the scene were hospitalized for heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation. Sources state that there are no fire hydrants…
Dallas Jury Awards $71.95M In Wrongful Death Scissor Lift Trial, Beating $1.25M Settlement Offer
Recently, a Texas jury awarded $71,950,000 to the surviving spouse of an electrician who died when a scissor lift he was working on collapsed after colliding with a boom lift. The decedent’s spouse, Laura Lopez, alleged Walker Engineering allowed an unqualified employee to operate a…
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