Worker Electrocuted from Keene Electric at Wastewater Treatment Plant
Keene Electric Company worker electrocuted at wastewater treatment plant An investigation is underway after a worker was electrocuted and died during an accident at the Keene wastewater treatment plant. The victim’s identity has not been released as of yet. Keene Mayor George Hansel called Wednesday a difficult day for the city. “I just want to […]
Electrical Fire Reported at MSG Sphere Project in Las Vegas
Electrical fire reported at MSG Sphere project on Las Vegas Strip LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Clark County Fire Department responded to an electrical fire at the MSG Sphere construction project on the Las Vegas Strip Tuesday afternoon. The fire was first reported by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police at 1:56 p.m. Aug. 16. CCFD said […]
Arc Flash Event – 3 Workers in Critical Condition After “Electrical Incident” at Google Data Center
Appears to be due to an arc flash event at the substation Three people were brought to hospital after being critically injured by an “electrical incident” at the Google data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The patients are awake and talking, but were rushed to the Nebraska Medical Center in critical condition – with one […]
OSHA Starts Review After Charlotte Airport Construction Worker Fatally Electrocuted
Construction Worker is Fatally Electrocuted at Charlotte Airport A worker died during a construction accident at Charlotte Douglas International Airport early Monday, authorities said. Rosendin Electric, a company based in San Jose, California, filed a report at 10 a.m. Monday confirming the death with the North Carolina Department of Labor. John Mallow, spokesman for the […]
Worker Dies During Routine Maintenance at Steel Mill
Worker dies after incident during routine operation at Middletown steel mill At a Middletown Works facility, a steel mill in Middletown, OH, a worker died while performing planned, routine maintenance on equipment. “Cleveland Cliffs confirmed that a male worker was conducting a planned maintenance operation at a hot mill strip when he died as a […]
OSHA Fines Steel Company $364K for Repeated Safety Violations
A Texas steel company was fined for multiple repeated safety violations including employee injuries, and even amputation. In October of 2021, one worker was treated for a second degree burn on his hand. Another worker suffered an amputation months later in January of 2022, according to the report from the department’s Office of Safety and […]
What Are the Top Electrical Hazards in the Workplace?
What are the Top Electrical Hazards in the Workplace? Construction, manufacturing, and utility jobs are some of the leading industries in electrical accidents each year. It is estimated that about 9% of injury related deaths on construction sites are the result of electrocution and there are numerous electrical hazards construction workers are exposed to on […]
Worker Fatally Electrocuted Resulting in Multiple Violations
OSHA launched an investigation on Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Run Fossil Plant following an incident resulting in a contracted worker’s death. The platforms provided for the employees to work on hadn’t been inspected or deemed safe. This led to the employee falling 5 feet through an electrical enclosure, where he made contact with energized electrical […]
How Often Should Electrical Equipment Be Inspected?
OSHA Requirements for Electrical Equipment Inspection Q: How often should electrical equipment be inspected? That is determined by federal OSHA requirements for worker safety. Additional inspections may be required by local public safety, building, and fire regulations. While OSHA doesn’t have a specific rule as to how often electrical equipment must be inspected, they do […]
Employee Fatality – Lockout Tagout could have prevented – US Department of Labor Proposes $145K in Fines After Worker Suffers Fatal Injury at Chicago-Area Pizza Manufacturer
OSHA NEWS RELEASE – Region 5 US Department of Labor proposes $145K in fines after worker suffers fatal injury at Chicago-area pizza manufacturer Sanitation workers exposed to equipment hazards during cleaning operations CREST HILL, IL – A 42-year-old employee of a Crest Hill frozen-pizza manufacturer suffered a fatal injury while cleaning a machine on July […]
