In a recent PRCS involving a fatality, one of the OSHGA citations issued under 1910.146(d)(4)(i) was related to not following the meter manufacturer’s use requirements related to “bump testing” the meter before each day’s use… 1910.146(d)(4)(i) Testing and monitoring equipment needed to comply with paragraph (d)(5) of this section; Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002…...
Three workers (30, 35, and unknown age) died while another was hospitalised after a suspected gas leak at a lubricant-manufacturing factory. The accident occurred around 8:30 pm when employees entered a chamber for routine maintenance and were exposed to toxic fumes. The hospitalised worker was stable. Company manager said one of the workers lost consciousness,…...
RIP 🙏 The tank was emptied while the fuel pumps were being remodeled. After the man collapsed, the workers were unable to pull him out of the confined space about 10 to 15 feet below the surface. “The other workers were trying to get down in that hole and take them out. It’s obviously not…...
In less than one (1) week, Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) has claimed eleven (11) souls: Six (6) at a Dairy in CO Three (3) in a sewer in TX Two (2) in a Sewage Treatment Plant This chemical has a long history of killing workers: (Note: SAFTENG membership required to access article)… Membership Required You must...
RIP 🙏 Another H2S PRCS event claimed three (3) souls This was also a SINGLE ENTRANT with two (2) “would-be rescuers”… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
OSHA has cited a commercial laundry company for alleged workplace safety hazards after an employee injury. OSHA opened an investigation following a referral from the local Police Department. OSHA inspectors determined that on Jan. 18, 2025, a worker suffered serious injuries while performing maintenance on an industrial dryer. The agency issued three willful and nine…...
Updated on 8/26/25 A 38-year-old male was fatally injured when a railcar he was servicing imploded, collapsing downward and striking the employee, resulting in fatal crushing injuries. There were no witnesses. Damage to the railcar rendered the investigation findings inconclusive. Investigators said the plant manager told them he heard a loud explosion outside and found…...
THE WORK WE DO INSIDE A PRCS can create a Hazard! Three workers killed in a water tank explosion (PRCS Entry Fatalities) Initial investigations suggest the combination of cleaning agents and high temperatures triggered the fatal reaction…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Manhole workers likely died from hydrogen sulfide poisoning, asphyxiation. The male workers, all in their 50s, were inspecting a sewage pipe in Gyoda City on Saturday. Police say they believe one of them fell in first, and the rest followed while trying to rescue him. All of them were later confirmed dead…. Membership Required You...
On January 30, 2025, Employee #1 was working at a trailer truck wash business and had been subcontracted to clean out a trailer tank using a water hose. The business specialized in washing out livestock haulers. Employee #1 entered the tank to continue cleaning. A coworker noticed Employee #1 lying on his side at the…...
UPDATED on 8/8/25 with OSHA Citations (All are being contested) At approximately 9:34 a.m. on January 10, 2025, an employee, 35, was directed to enter a 23,737-gallon rail tank car containing residues of PCBs and transformer oil to obtain wipe samples of the interior surfaces. The rail tank car was a permit-required confined space. The…...
I have debated this many times and finally just gave up on the industry to do the right thing. And yes, there is a line item in NFPA 350, that I have requested the NFPA to address. But for me, in all my years, we would evacuate the NH3 from the condenser coils and lock…...
