December 13, 2010 by Fred Hosier
One worker was killed and another injured in an explosion at a company that supplies services for the gas and oil industry.
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Tags: explosion, flammable vapors, propane torch
October 20, 2010 by Fred Hosier
This story illustrates that not only do workers need to use their PPE — they need to use it properly. The consequences of not doing so can be fatal.
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Tags: confined spaces, flame-resistant clothing, flammable vapors, Tactical Cleaning Co.
August 4, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Two companies face more than a quarter-of-a-million dollars in fines in connection with an explosion that resulted from the combination of flammable vapors and welding.
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Tags: flammable vapors, welding, willful violation