According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a public forum in Galena Park on proposed rules that would require stricter emission controls and monitoring standards. Dozens of people are expected to testify about the health effects of living in such close proximity to the refineries, while industry representatives will…
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With so many cars on the roadways of Texas at a given time, accidents are going to occur. While most of these are minor, and in many cases nobody is injured, this is not always the end result. According to police, a two-vehicle accident in Austin has killed a woman and injured two children. The…
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Onshore oilfields are among the most dangerous workplaces in America, and the Permian Basin of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico is no different. Last week, two oilfield workers were killed in the span of two days in Eddy County, New Mexico. Unfortunately, that was only the second-deadliest week for Eddy County oilfields this year-three…
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Many Texas workers have identified unsafe workplace conditions that they fear could lead to injury or death on the job. If you discover such potentially hazardous conditions, you need to notify someone — but whom? In some cases, employees may be hesitant to take their concerns to their supervisors for fear of reprisal or even…
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In order to keep traffic fatalities and driving accidents to a minimum, drivers must be attentive of their surroundings at all times while operating a vehicle. Although concentration on the road is key, the use of handheld devices has become problematic for drivers in the modern era due to the shift of focus on the…
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In August of 2006, Angela Lindner and her two sons were crushed and killed by a three-axle Intercontinental 9400 semitrailer that slammed into their minivan. Dan Lindner lost his wife and children instantly. Fatal trucking accidents happen all too frequently. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration estimates they occur nearly 11 times daily and are…
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Thousands of years ago, mankind discovered the benefits of fire. Fire used for cooking food increased digestibility, and fires also provided warmth. Millennia later, fires provided the heat necessary for steam engines, fueling the industrial revolution. Yet, since the beginning, the threat of injury or death from fire has been recognized. In fact, execution by…
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Anytime somebody gets behind the wheel after having too much to drink, the chance of an accident is much greater. This holds true regardless of the time of day or where the person is driving. According to police, a 38-year-old man has been charged with intoxication manslaughter in relation to an accident he caused while…
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