The proposed federal penalties stem from an explosion during the construction of a Kleen Energy Systems plant in Middletown, Conn.
Fri 6 Aug 2010
Filed under: Middletown (Conn), Kleen Energy Systems, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, O&G Industries, Keystone Construction and Maintenance Inc., Bluewater Energy Services, Deaths (Fatalities), Natural Gas, Building (Construction), Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Fines (Penalties), BP Plc|BP|NYSE, Explosions, Accidents and Safety — @ 3:18 am
Mon 5 Jul 2010
Federal investigators said an explosion that killed six at a power plant in Middletown, Conn., showed that a common industrial practice can be deadly.
Thu 27 Aug 2009
Filed under: Demolition, Galt, John, Corporation, Fire Department (NYC), Alvo, Mitchel, DePaola, Salvatore, Deutsche Bank Building (NYC), Environmental Protection Agency, Buildings (Structures), Accidents and Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Fires and Firefighters, Manhattan (NYC) — @ 5:55 am
Lawyers for three men and a company charged in the fatal fire at the former Deutsche Bank building blamed city, state and federal agencies for the blaze.
Tue 30 Jun 2009
Accounts of witnesses suggested that one victim had fallen first to his death and that the other two had followed in successive, futile rescue efforts.
Tue 30 Jun 2009
Accounts of witnesses suggested that one victim had fallen first to his death and that the other two had followed in successive, futile rescue efforts.
Sat 25 Apr 2009
Filed under: McWane Inc, Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Accidents and Safety, Suits and Litigation — @ 3:55 am
McWane Inc. was the subject of a multistate investigation of safety and environmental crimes. Four managers in New Jersey received prison terms this week, after being found guilty in 2006.
Tue 16 Sep 2008
The company that was raising a crane when it collapsed and killed seven people neglected to inspect the slings it used to hoist a massive component aloft, regulators said.
Tue 10 Jun 2008
Filed under: Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Accidents and Safety, Manhattan (NYC), Upper East Side (NYC) — @ 7:46 am
A device that holds a cable was installed improperly three weeks before scaffolding gave way and sent two window washers plunging 47 floors, a federal investigator said.
Tue 10 Jun 2008
Filed under: Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Accidents and Safety, Manhattan (NYC), Upper East Side (NYC) — @ 5:10 am
A device that holds a cable was installed improperly three weeks before scaffolding gave way and sent two window washers plunging 47 floors, a federal investigator said.
Wed 30 Apr 2008
The accident occurred during Construction Safety Week and the day after the ceremony at St. Patrick’s Cathedral honoring those killed in construction accidents this year.