Category: Fires and Explosions
Natural Gas Pipeline Raises Explosion Fears
The installation of a natural gas transmission line in the middle of Manhattan prompted this recent headline in the Village Voice: “Will a New High-Pressure Gas Line Help New Yorkers—Or Blow Them Up?” The Village...
Fires, Explosions Among Construction Site Dangers
A recent natural gas explosion and fire in Kansas City killed one person and injured 15 others, serving as another example of how quickly a construction accident can occur. In New York, the World Trade...
OSHA Blames Construction Company for Police Officer Death
A Franklin, Massachusetts, construction accident offers good lessons for people in the construction field nationwide. According to news reports, a construction company working on a road site is being cited for their role in the...
Toxic Fumes, Chemicals: An Often Overlooked Risk Among Construction Workers
When most people think of construction accidents and risks, they think of falls, of equipment injuries, and other mechanical or physical accidents. Rarely do people think first of chemical exposure accidents. But, in many construction...
Fire at WTC Construction Site
Another construction accident hit the World Trade Center last week, according to the New York Daily News. The accident involved a fire at a storage container. While no one was injured, this marks the sixth...
Burn Injuries Carry Hefty OSHA Fines For Manufacturer
One company out of Connecticut is facing more than $70,000 in fines following a fire that injured four workers.
Blasting Accident Results in Safer Practices
Just a few weeks ago, we blogged about a blasting accident in Manhattan. It was a controlled blast, but it left debris and rocks flying through the air. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the accident has changed the procedures for future controlled blasts in the city.
Controlled Construction Blast Sends Rocks, Debris Flying
Explosives are commonly used to break away concrete and rock in large construction projects. A controlled blast on a planned subway line in Manhattan last week sent rocks and debris flying through the air, damaging...
Construction Explosion in Manhattan Sends Dangerous Debris Flying for the Second Time This Month
A routine subterranean blast last week in Manhattan turned into a dangerous shower of debris after an unintentional explosion. According to news reports, officials blamed a contractor error for the explosion that put hundreds of...
CDC Offers Information on Chemical Safety
Chemical burns are some of the most unpleasant workplace injuries there are. And as a construction worker, the likelihood that you’ll be forced to work around chemicals at some point is pretty good. Whether you...
