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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Apparent gas accident at Colorado farm kills six, including high school student

An apparent accident at a dairy in a rural farming community in Colorado involving exposure to gas killed six people, including a high school student, authorities said on Thursday. Investigators are looking into what kind of gases may have played a role in the deaths on Wednesday at Prospect Valley Dairy in Keenesburg, about 35 miles (55km) north-east of Denver. Crews recovered the bodies in a confined space at the dairy, the Southeast Weld fire protection district said.
US news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Male dead after being struck by tractor-trailer in industrial accident, police say | CBC News

A male is dead after he was struck by a tractor trailer in an industrial accident in Toronto on Wednesday, police say. The incident happened in the area of Jethro Road and Wilson Avenue, near highways 400 and 401, Toronto police said in a a social media post. Police and paramedics were called to the scene at about 1:55 p.m. The male was pronounced dead at the scene.
Canada news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Small California city ordered to shelter in place because of possibly hazardous dust cloud

The cement plant in Yreka experienced an incident that created an airborne dust cloud, prompting temporary shelter-in-place orders for residents in the area.
Public health
fromwww.whittierdailynews.com
1 month ago

19-year-old worker dies after falling into machinery at California burrito factory

A 19-year-old employee died after falling into a meat grinder at a Vernon burrito factory when an industrial food processor turned on unexpectedly while he was cleaning it.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Industrial tunnel collapses in Wilmington, trapping as many as 15 workers underground, authorities say

As many as 15 workers may be trapped underground following reports of an industrial tunnel collapse in Wilmington around 8 p.m. Wednesday, authorities said.
California
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

1 of 2 people electrocuted on Cape Cod reportedly dies from his injuries

Jermaine Whitmore, 32, died after being electrocuted while trying to assist a worker in Hyannis.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

2 injured on Cape Cod after contacting electrical wires

Two people were hospitalized following an electrical wire incident in Hyannis on Sunday, described by police as an 'industrial accident.' One victim was airlifted to Boston, while the other was taken to Cape Cod Hospital.
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#explosion
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago
Canada news

Explosion at pharmaceutical factory in south India kills at least 36

Explosion at pharmaceutical factory in Telangana killed at least 36 people and injured dozens, with ongoing rescue efforts for missing workers.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

Iran says 4 people are dead and hundreds injured in a massive port explosion

A large explosion at Shahid Rajaei port has resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries, with investigations underway.
Canada news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Death toll rises to 39 after blast at pharmaceutical factory in India

The explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory in Telangana resulted in at least 39 deaths and 34 injuries.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

India: 35 killed in Telangana pharmaceutical factory blast DW 06/30/2025

At least 35 killed and many injured in a factory explosion near Hyderabad.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills 9, state media says

A fireworks factory explosion in Changde, China, killed nine and injured 26, raising concerns over workplace safety standards.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Man dead after industrial accident at Metrolinx rail yard in Mississauga | CBC News

A man died in an industrial accident at a Metrolinx rail yard in Mississauga.
Portland food
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Multiple injuries at chemical spill as thousands shelter in place

A chlorine gas leak at the Olin Plant in Texas injured four workers, leading to shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents.
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