A federal investigation found a Houston – area contractor willfully disregarded required safety procedures which contributed to a teenager’s death when a 15-foot trench wall collapsed on him near Fulshear in September 2023. The company is now facing more than a quarter million dollars in fines. Investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety…
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Oilfields are common across Texas, from the urban areas to the broad open plains. The state has long been dominant in the nation’s oil production. In Texas alone, 163,182 oil wells and 87,370 gas wells produce over 3.5 million barrels of crude oil daily. To put that into perspective, around 20 million barrels are produced…
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On August 13, 2023, a day on Lake Austin turned tragic when 14-year-old Kaden Forke lost his life in a boating accident. Kaden was a passenger on a boat. While on Lake Austin, his boat hit another boat’s wake, causing the driver to lose control and run aground, causing Kaden to be ejected. Kaden was…
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Introduction Semi-trucks are a common sight on highways across the country. They play a crucial role in our economy, shipping goods to and from locations. Those who drive these massive vehicles on the roads have a huge responsibility and play an essential role in keeping our roads safe. As you can imagine, various moving pieces…
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On April 11, 2024, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) announced a recall of more than 19,000 Intimidator and Mahindra branded utility vehicles (UTVs) due to a defect that poses a crash hazard. According to the recall, the UTVs were found to have a faulty universal joint that can fail and pierce/severe the brake line,…
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Whether you work at a construction site and oilfield or drive a tractor-trailer, you deserve to feel safe. Yet, despite strict regulations and precautions for workers, the risk of catastrophic accidents and injuries is always possible. These incidents are known for being severe and can leave individuals with life-altering injuries, excruciating pain, and massive financial…
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A recent study has placed Texas at the top of an undesirable list: the state with the highest number of fatal automobile crashes near road construction zones. Schmidt & Clark analyzed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data on deadly car accidents to identify the state with the most hazardous construction, utility, and maintenance work zones….
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Changing a tire on the highway presents an inherent danger. Every year there are numerous fatalities and severe injuries that result from crashes that occur when someone is changing their tire on the highway. High speeds and distracted driving contribute to the risk present when changing a tire on the highway. Recently, a young father…
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