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A 62-year-old woman lost her life in a horrific accident in a hotel parking lot in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida. The woman has not yet been identified by officials, pending notification of her family. The woman was crossing the parking lot at the Beach Haven Inn when she was run over by a forklift. According to a witness, the forklift operator could not see the pedestrian because he was carrying a large, perhaps even oversized, load of building materials. The…

Two workers were killed and three others were injured in a devastating Medley, Florida industrial explosion that occurred on Tuesday morning, February 21, 2023. The deadly blast occurred at 8:40 a.m. at a welding facility in Medley, a community located 14 miles northwest of Miami. When the massive explosion occurred, a huge ball of fire could be seen from a great distance rising over the industrial site. This was followed by an ever-expanding, billowing cloud of thick black smoke spread…

Some of the most catastrophic types of roadway accidents motorists encounter are those involving collisions with semi-trucks. Semi-truck accidents can result in life-altering and even life-ending events. What oftentimes is overlooked is the emotional and psychological injuries that can arise from a semi-truck accident. For example, a considerable number of victims of semi collisions end up afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. There are five signs that a person might be suffering from PTSD following a big rig wreck:…

Construction accidents are some of the most devastating workplace disasters in the United States. While many construction sites now strive to enhance safety protocols in place, there remain plenty of catastrophic, tragic accidents. 2022 was not immune from tragic construction site accidents. January California Construction Site Explosion In early January, a fire broke out at a construction site in California that was slated to be part of a new housing development. The workers were welding metal beams when sparks from…

Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning is a very real threat for those staying at hotels and resorts. This colorless, odorless gas can cause serious health problems or even death to hotel and resort guests if proper safety measures are not taken. Some of the primary dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in these hospitality settings include: Lack of ventilation Poor heating systems Appliance and Equipment Malfunctions Inadequate maintenance. Inadequate Ventilation Carbon Monoxide is produced by many appliances found in hotels and resorts…