An oil field worker in Brazoria County, Texas was killed when a heavy piece of equipment fell, according to KHOU Channel 11 News and KPRC Channel 2 in Houston. The equipment reportedly weighed between 2,500 and 3,500 pounds. News outlets reported that the worker was employed by Pryor Packers Inc. OSHA rules require employers to report fatalities within 8 hours Oil Field Workers At
Everything is bigger in Texas, and getting around the Lone Star State can be quite a task. Whether we’re traveling from one town to another for business and fun, or simply getting from home to work and back again, Texans certainly rack up the miles. While most of us travel by car, we are seeing more and more bicycles and
The auto industry has seen a rising number of auto recalls in the last few years. In 2014 alone 62 million vehicles were pulled from U.S. roads due to safety issues such as defective ignition switches and unsafe airbag deployment. RECENT AUTO RECALLS While some of these defects can be minor and easily repaired, many of these auto defects have led to serious accidents in which vehicle owners
The auto industry has seen a rising number of auto recalls in the last few years. In 2014 alone 62 million vehicles were pulled from U.S. roads due to safety issues such as defective ignition switches and unsafe airbag deployment. RECENT AUTO RECALLS While some of these defects can be minor and easily repaired, many of these auto defects have led to serious accidents in which vehicle owners
People killed in drunk driving accidents account for one-third of all traffic fatalities. This amounts to one death every 53 minutes. Despite the frequency of drunk driving accidents, drinking and driving is still rampant on roadways across the country, and many people are still misinformed about drunk driving. Here are five things you didn’t know about drunk driving accidents: In 2014,
Manufacturers are responsible for making safe products, but for a variety of reasons, dangerous consumer products still make it onto the market with defects. While most people are familiar with car recalls, recalls for defective car seats can be just as dangerous. Unlike auto parts recalls, recalls for child safety seats are much more difficult to tackle. According to the
