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2016 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
1
(2015 = 38)
(2014 = 55)
(2013 = 32)
(2012 = 68)
Forklift/Aerial
2
(2015 = 48)
(2014 = 60)
(2013 = 62)
(2012 = 52)
Mining*
2
(2015 = 21)
(2014 = 401)
(2013 = 87*)
(2012 = 92*)
*ONLY USA
Explosions
1
(2015 = 135)
(2014 = 157)
(2013 = 194)
(2012 = 241)
Cranes
1
(2015 = 28)
(2014 = 20)
(2013 = 51)
(2012 = 52)
Falls
2
(2015 = 76)
(2014...
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The purpose of this project is to analyze a ruptured 1000 gallon NH3 tank to determine the crack initiation site (CIS) and the cause of the tank failure. On 11/21/2007 it was reported that, “a nurse tank carrying anhydrous ammonia exploded and pieces were found laying in the front yard of a farm just outside of Silver Lake, Minnesota. The driver was taken to the hospital...
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Recent investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on USDOT specification cargo tank testing and repair facilities have resulted in a consistent pattern of non-compliance regarding bench testing of Pressure Relief Devices (PRD). Specifically, cargo tank testing and repair facilities are either failing to bench test PRDs or failing...
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Catastrophic results can occur when unauthorized repairs are performed on pressure vessels. An improper weld on an anhydrous ammonia nurse tank was a factor in a nurse tank failure that occurred on April 15, 2003, near Calamus, IA. resulting in one fatality and one serious injury. This is a stark reminder of the serious consequences that can occur as a result of a pressure vessel...
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Last week OSHA sent another “Hazard Alert” letter to an employer regarding their practice of using on-site EMT’s to provide care to employees. In this case, OSHA is again asserting that the EMT’s are performing duties outside their certifications and the purpose of the EMT’s is to avoid recording injuries.
Medical care must be provided or supervised by a healthcare...
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from official report from the Dutch Safety Board, May 2015
CLICK HERE (pdf) for full report in English
Two days before arriving in port, the Master received cargo documents from the shipper, which included an 11-page material safety data sheet (MSDS) on zinc concentrate. On receipt of the documents a safety meeting was held with the crew to discuss the cargo risks. During the meeting,...
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A few years ago I posted a “safety celebration” luncheon where the grills were placed next to the 500 gallon propane tank. Now we have this safety lunch…
Notice anything UNSAFE about this safety celebration?
SAFTENG members can see the unaltered pic
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CAUTION! Viewer Discretion ADVISED. This video shows an entrant being badly burned as he enters a 6,000 gallon underground gasoline storage tank. Heat from a halogen work light that was lowered into the tank ignited gasoline vapors. The worker sustained a head injury and severe burns to several areas of his body. He was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital St. Louis in Creve Coeur....
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Over the holidays I came across this “letter” from OSHA to an employer regarding how the facility was “managing” their “1st Aid cases” using on-site EMTs who were not actually state certified EMT’s, nor had they been trained to identify and assess musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In reading the letter, OSHA was clearly implying that these 1st aid...
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One of my favorite hazardous materials to work with is Chlorine (Cl2). And yes I know and no I have not been taking my meds! “Like” is probably a poor choice of words to us – Respect is probably more fitting in describing my relationship with Cl2. I have been working with this hazardous material for well over 27 years and have gotten to know it well, thus my utmost...
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Industrial
Police: Cruise Ship Worker Dies in Elevator Accident (electrician, 66, aboard a cruise ship was killed while working on an elevator during the final leg of a three-day cruise – some links will show passenger video of the results of this accident – VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED)
One Statoil Rig Worker Dead, Two Injured in North Sea Storm (one rig worker had died and...
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But no worries because I have on my high visibility safety vest while I do my job! So I must be working safely…
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