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School Maintenance Supervisor Gunned Down

Workplace violence reared its ugly head in Caroline, VA, recently when a school maintenance supervisor was gunned down in his office.

School Maintenance Supervisor Gunned Down2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Eye Contact Didn’t Mean Anything

We're taught to make eye contact to signify our intentions - such as when crossing the road on a crosswalk.

Eye Contact Didn’t Mean Anything2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Don’t slip up on fall prevention

Falls are the second leading cause of accidental deaths in North America - second only to motor vehicle accidents.

Don’t slip up on fall prevention2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Nitrogen Gas Overcomes Two

Workers were preparing to fill a rail tanker car with canola oil for shipment. A hose fell into the car, and one worker climbed into the tanker to retrieve it. He was overcome by the

Nitrogen Gas Overcomes Two2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Crane Contacts High Tension Wires

Early in the evening an operator of a crane was installing storm sewer pipes. Suddenly, the boom of the crane contacted the overhead high tension wires. A pipe layer who was guiding the pipe as

Crane Contacts High Tension Wires2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Makeshift Switch Sets Off Fuel Explosion

A makeshift switch on a sandblasting unit apparently set off an explosion of gasoline vapors killing a worker who was cleaning a petroleum storage tank. The victim had recently been promoted to foreman. His first

Makeshift Switch Sets Off Fuel Explosion2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Falling Crane Shears Off Light Standard

A worker received massive head injuries when a crane lifting a 54,600-pound piece of steel tipped over. The crane was unstable because one outrigger device, which extends from the crane to balance it was inoperable.

Falling Crane Shears Off Light Standard2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Maintenance Person Dies After Getting Head Stuck

Alcohol use may have been a major factor in the suffocation of a general maintenance worker repairing a water leak.

Maintenance Person Dies After Getting Head Stuck2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Welder Dies in Tanker Trailer

A 37-year-old welder died when an explosion occurred in the tanker trailer where he was working.

Welder Dies in Tanker Trailer2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Inexperienced Teen Crushed By Forklift

A 17-year-old teenager who was operating a defective forklift in a construction yard in Portsmouth, UK, died suddenly when the machine overturned and crushed him.

Inexperienced Teen Crushed By Forklift2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Leader, Best Friend’ Remembered

At 21, Catrina Faye Coffman had everything to look forward to.

Leader, Best Friend’ Remembered2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Workers Burned in Oxygenated Air

Two men working for a municipality subcontractor died of burns received while installing a valve in a concrete sewage channel.

Workers Burned in Oxygenated Air2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Glue Vapors Explode

A worker and his supervisor were working in a confined space using a flammable substance and an acetylene torch. The confined space was a freshwater pumping station. The two men were installing rigid foam insulation

Glue Vapors Explode2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Apprentice Fatally Burned In Flash Fire

A flash fire killed an electrician's apprentice when he touched a switch he thought was de-energized. The mishap occurred at a transformer station. The apprentice was part of a team doing modifications on equipment at

Apprentice Fatally Burned In Flash Fire2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Chemical Reaction Was Unexpected

Some workplace fire hazards are obvious. You toss a match into a pile of dry sawdust, and you get a fire. Other hazards are harder to recognize. Consider the chemical reactions which can result in

Chemical Reaction Was Unexpected2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Experienced Worker Becomes Entangled in Unguarded Drum

A lead hand employed by a heavy equipment dealer was responsible for operating a grader and a simple conveyor system. The conveyor was being used to separate topsoil. The conveyor was set on the diagonal,

Experienced Worker Becomes Entangled in Unguarded Drum2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Leaking Propane Cylinder Causes Fatal Fire

Several unsecured propane cylinders were being stored on the third floor of a construction project. A large propane heater was in use nearby to dry out the work-in-progress. A loud noise alerted the workers that

Leaking Propane Cylinder Causes Fatal Fire2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

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