Gas Explosion at American Steel Products Plant Critically Injures Several

Posted on Thursday, April 18th, 2013

A gas explosion at an American Steel Products plant in Granite City, IL critically injured two steel workers on March 7th, and sent several more to the hospital with minor injuries. The two critically injured workers each suffered severe burns, smoke inhalation, and broken bones. The explosion occurred in an area in the facility where...read the full article

Think Personal Safety Before Firing up that Torch

Posted on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Last month, a worker at a Wisconsin golf course was critically injured when a 55-gallon drum that he was working on exploded. Authorities say that a UPS driver found the 35-year old victim semi-conscious on the floor in a pool of blood and speculate that he could have been there for several hours. The worker...read the full article

Three Injured in Aerosol Paint Manufacturing Explosion

Posted on Thursday, April 11th, 2013

Three people were injured on March 6, 2013 after two explosions at a paint manufacturing facility. The facility manufactures marking paint, such as striping paint for parking lots. The first explosion occurred at Fox Valley Services located in Cary, Illinois around 1pm. The second occurred at approximately 2:45pm, after emergency crews arrived. The three employees...read the full article

Welding Sparks $500,000 Fire at Automotive Parts Supply Plant and Injures Three

Posted on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

Approximately 200 employees were evacuated from Sodecia Stamping Company, an automotive stamping plant and parts supply company, in Roseville, MI on March 5th when a two-alarm fire ignited. The fire resulted in three injuries and $500,000 in damages. Fire officials believe the fire broke out while workers were welding items on a conveyor belt in...read the full article

When is it Time to Examine Fire Safety Procedures?

Posted on Friday, April 5th, 2013

On December 26, 2012, an explosion at a leading flavor and fragrance company, Givaudan Flavors Corp., shook nearby businesses and scattered debris throughout the plant grounds. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured. The explosion occurred in Florence, Kentucky when a silo was being filled by a semi-truck. That silo was heavily damaged and there was...read the full article