Senator Joe Lieberman announced his intention to tour the Kleen Energy explosion site in Middletown, CT. The Middletown Explosion killed 6 workers and injured scoresRead More
February 20, 2010 -
Warning Given Before CT Explosion at Kleen Energy Plant
Just before the CT explosion at the Kleen Energy Power Plant in Middletown, CT, a frantic warning about high levels of natural gas was givenRead More
February 17, 2010 -
Investigation Into Kleen Energy Explosion Underway
A state panel looking into the cause of the Middletown power plant explosion has begun its work. The panel, led by a federal judge, willRead More
February 15, 2010 -
Middletown Explosion Investigation Underway
The Middletown, Conneticut Kleen Energy power plant explosion investigation is underway, with OSHA and the Chemical Safety Board both on the property to determine theRead More
February 6, 2010 -
Work Injury and Workers Comp Claims Prevented by OSHA
Marathaon Oil’s Meraux Louisiana Refinery was cited for workplace hazards by OSHA recently. These hazardous conditions, if allowed to continue, would have lead to workRead More
January 21, 2010 -
Imperial Sugar Received $345 Million From Insurers for Refinery Explosion
Despite not having paid one dime to any refinery explosion victim injured in the Imperial Sugar explosion, the Imperial Sugar Company has announced that itRead More
January 17, 2010 -
Construction Accident Causes Work Injury and Death
Five construction workers repairing balconies at a residential highrise were hurt at work, and subsequently died, after scaffolding the men were working on collapsed. TheRead More
January 9, 2010 -
Retired Worker Dies of Mesothelioma
A retired plumber, who became a politician later in his life, died from mesothelioma, an asbestos cancer, recently. John McTaggart worked as a plumber andRead More
January 5, 2010 -
OSHA Fine Against Disney For Work Injury
OSHA has fined the Disney company Disney $44,000 after a July accident on the Walt Disney World train caused a worker death. According to reports,Read More
December 21, 2009 -
OSHA Issues Fine After Work Injury
OSHA has issued a significant fine against a Massachusetts manufacturer after an injured worker suffered the loss of a finger tip due to a machineRead More
