Although state and federal laws prevent extremely large or wide trucks from driving on our roads, special oversized-load permits allow some very long, tall, heavy, and wide vehicles to cross the country on our interstates and highways. While these oversized loads must follow specific routes and regulations, they can still present a safety concern to…
What Happened A collision between a tractor trailer and a pickup truck had deadly results a few miles outside of Pembroke, North Carolina (NC). The accident took place at the intersection of Chicken and Deep Branch roads. According to Highway Patrol the accident was caused when the driver of the rig failed to stop at…
OSHA recently ordered Union Pacific to reinstate and pay a wrongfully terminated worker $350,000 after the railroad company fired the distinguished employee for reporting a workplace injury. To learn more, read the full story here… “OSHA Issues Second Big Wrongful Termination Ruling Against Union Pacific In Less Than A Month“ CA
What Happened Two women were hit and killed by a train in the 8500 block of Monroe Road in southeast Charlotte on March 17, 2013. The train was headed south and according to the conductor, he sounded his horn and tried to slow down when he saw the women. After the train finally stopped, the…
What happened: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced that Toys R Us is recalling its Imaginarium Activity Walker due to a defective design that may cause a choking hazard . In the announcement issued by the CPSC, consumers are warned that the small bolt and spacer that attaches each front wheel to…