Whether it’s an exciting new toy wrapped under the tree, or a kitchen gadget guaranteed to turn you into Top Chef, the holiday season is filled with hazardous gadgets and products that have the potential to cause injury. Being prepared and knowing what to do after an injury, not only has the potential to save…
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The Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is the federal government entity that investigates industrial chemical accidents. Like many federal agencies, the CSB suffers from a backlog in its incident investigations. The backlog faced by the CSB affects investigations of significant industrial incidents, including notable Houston-based incidents such as the International Terminals Company (ITC) fire and the…
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The Boppy Company has recalled over 3 million infant loungers last month due to 8 suffocation death incidents. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission commented on the recall stating, “Infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs breathing, or roll off the lounger onto an…
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A popular brand for off-road vehicles (ROVs), Polaris, has recalled close to 2,000 units of the 2021 RZR Pro XP and RZR Pro XP 4 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles after determining the models contain a defective design flaw. The defective design flaw lies in the raised edge on the machined surface of the turbocharger castings, this…
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On or about March 30, 2019, a Galveston County man was walking south on the improved shoulder of the 1800 block of Highway 3 in Dickinson, Texas when a woman driving a Ford F150 swerved off the road, into the shoulder, and struck Decedent. At the time of the collision, the female driver was under…
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When a drunk driver causes a car accident because of their intoxicated mental state, who is to blame? In Texas, both criminal charges and civil claims can be brought against the driver, primarily for violating the law and negligently driving a car while under the influence. However, most people do not know that the bar…
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New Parents and expecting parents often trust baby brands to create and sell safe equipment for their new bundles of joy. Unfortunately, the baby industry is competitive, causing certain brands to cut corners and rush new exciting products to market without thorough safety testing. When hazards are discovered by the public this forces…
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**If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. Go to your closest emergency room. If you are no longer in immediate danger, the first step you must take after a sexual assaulted is to go to the closest hospital emergency room. Any person who has been sexually assaulted in the state of…
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