In a shocking revelation, federal investigators have discovered significant operating and training deficiencies at an Oregon, Ohio refinery crude unit operated by BP Products North America Inc. These deficiencies contributed to a tragic explosion in September 2022 that claimed the lives of two workers. The investigators found that the gas production plant lacked proper training … Read more
Today we’re going to talk about a sobering incident in the oil and gas industry, the potential dangers of hydrogen sulfide exposure, and the importance of workplace safety. On September 2022, an employee of Production Waste Solutions LLC suffered a fatal exposure to hydrogen sulfide while working near a sump pit. The company, located about … Read more
PLOVER, WI – A 20-year-old seasonal worker at a Del Monte Foods cannery in Plover, Wisconsin, experienced a life-altering injury when they suffered a partial amputation of their finger. The incident occurred while trying to unjam an unguarded palletizer machine, prompting a federal workplace safety investigation. Upon receiving the employer’s report of the amputation injury, … Read more
PANAMA CITY, FL – In September 2022, a devastating accident occurred aboard the vessel M/V Weserborg in Panama City. A 28-year-old employee lost his life when thousands of pounds of shifting cargo crushed him within the ship’s cargo hold. Federal workplace safety inspectors have concluded that the employee’s employer, Premier Bulk Stevedoring LLC, neglected to … Read more
Mercury poisoning is a serious issue that can lead to long-term health consequences, including brain and kidney damage and respiratory problems. The recent case of Kessler Thermometer Corp. in West Babylon, NY, shows the dangers of mercury exposure and the need for proper workplace safety measures. The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health … Read more
Dollar General stores in Florida and Georgia have exposed workers to unsafe conditions, according to a US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) report. Inspectors cited the firm for violations related to merchandise obstructing exit routes, blocking fire extinguishers and unsafe storage of boxes and merchandise at the retailer’s Ocala, Columbus and … Read more
A tragic incident took place at AJIN USA’s Cusseta facility in 2016, resulting in the death of a young machine operator. Well, after a long legal battle, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has upheld citations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) against AJIN USA, now known … Read more
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued citations against Amazon at six of its warehouses for hazardous working conditions, ergonomic issues, and failure to report injuries. The warehouses are located in New York, Colorado, Illinois, Idaho, and Florida. There are currently dozens of open OSHA investigations into Amazon warehouses across the US, … Read more
The Explosion in Southern Rivers State An explosion and fire near an illegal oil refinery site in the Niger Delta region killed approximately 12 people last Friday. Residents suggested that the death toll could even be higher. The explosion in the Emuoha council area of the southern Rivers state occurred along a pipeline targeted by … Read more
This update concerns the EPA’s air data for BTEX, a group of volatile chemicals associated with petroleum products and petrochemical industry. According to the recent data, BTEX levels in East Palestine, Ohio, concentrations of nine out of approximately 50 chemicals that the EPA has been monitoring are higher than the “normal” levels. These chemicals include … Read more
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