Month: December 2013

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Plant Blast Reported Near Houston Ship Channel

A La Porte plant erupted in flames this morning after a gas pipeline burst at Enterprise Products. At least two injuries have been reported in the workplace blast; firefighters have been on scene fighting the blaze since this morning. Two contract workers were treated onsite by emergency responders; their injuries were not considered life-threatening. Initial…

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Abraham Watkins

Dangerous Tire Recall

Michelin North America seems to have discovered a dangerous tread separation trend and is recalling 1.2 million tires in the United States. According to information found on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website, many of these recalled tires include some tires used as original equipment on full-size Ford vans, and the investigation has…

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Abraham Watkins

Gas Explosion Destroys Retired New Jersey Couple’s Home

NBC10 Philadelphia reports that the explosion of a New Jersey couple’s home will result in lawsuits against a propane gas company and its contracted affiliates. According to the couple, the McCarthy’s, the gas company was responsible for removing the propane tank months before the explosion. The couple alleges that during an appointment with the gas…

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Abraham Watkins

$281 million for family of Texas oil truck accident victim

Family members of a Texas man who was killed in an oil-field vehicle accident will receive a whopping $281 million award from the corporation responsible for the wreck. Official reports show that the victim died because of injuries suffered during a truck accident in the Eagle Ford Shale deposit in 2012. The financial boon was…

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