Tag Archives: Disaster Accident

Update: Springfield, Mass. Gas Explosion

Posted on November 29, 2012 by James A. Swartz

A natural gas explosion that took place on November 23, 2012 has injured more than 20 people and damaged 42 buildings in Springfield’s entertainment district. Human error from a utility worker from Columbia Gas Co. is reportedly he cause of … Continue reading →

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“Human Error” Said To Cause Gas Explosion In Springfield, MA

Posted on November 26, 2012 by James A. Swartz

Human error was the cause of Friday’s natural gas explosion in downtown Springfield that leveled a strip club, damaged dozens of other buildings, and injured at least 19 people, officials said today. In a statement, State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan’s … Continue reading →

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One Teen Dead and Three Teens Hospitalized in Kingston, MA Car Crash

Posted on August 21, 2012 by James A. Swartz

According to police, a motor vehicle crash on Elm Street in Kingston, Massachusetts Monday night left one teenager dead and three others hospitalized. Reportedly, the 1998 Ford Explorer was traveling east on Elm Street when the driver lost control, striking … Continue reading →

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Obama Makes Nomination for the Fifth CPSC Commissioner

Posted on February 3, 2012 by James A. Swartz

President Obama has presented Marietta S Robinson as his nominee as a commissioner with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). If confirmed, Ms. Robinson would be in place as the fifth commissioner now leading the government agency. The CPSC … Continue reading →

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Lee Carter Co. Announces Voluntary Recall of Two Kids Products

Posted on January 30, 2012 by James A. Swartz

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of Lee Carter Co.’s action figure toys and baby rattles, manufactured in Mexico. About 7,000 of the Super Luchamania Action Figures were sold. The recalled action figures, sold in … Continue reading →

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Costa Cruise Line Faces Charges

Posted on January 30, 2012 by James A. Swartz

It has been two weeks since the disastrous cruise ship accident that occurred off Giglio Island in Florence. Since then, there have been estimates of up to 16 casualties.  Carnival Corp., the world’s largest cruise-line owner, was sued for at … Continue reading →

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History Repeats Itself: Italian Cruise Ship Follows In Titanic’s Wake

Posted on January 24, 2012 by James A. Swartz

When the Costa Concordia crashed into rocks off Italy’s West Coast Friday night, it marked one of the most horrific ship accidents since Titanic in 1912. Captain Francesco Schettino has been placed under house arrest on suspicion of manslaughter after … Continue reading →

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Instant Soup: A Serious Burn Threat To Children

Posted on January 17, 2012 by James A. Swartz

Parents now have to be aware of yet another danger to children – studies have shown that instant cups of soup present a serious risk of scalding and scarring. The danger lies in the product’s design. The styrofoam cups full … Continue reading →

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A Simple Oral Procedure Leaves a Family in Mourning

Posted on January 11, 2012 by James A. Swartz

In March, a simple tooth extraction procedure put 17-year-old Jennifer Olenicvk into cardiac arrest.  Allegations against the oral surgeon, Dr. Domenick Colleti, and anesthesiologist, Dr. Krista Mechelle Issacs, are based upon alleged negligence in addressing an apparent anesthesia error once … Continue reading →

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Virginia Tech Suffers Yet Another Loss

Posted on December 9, 2011 by James A. Swartz

Deriek W. Crouse, a member of the Virginia Tech police force, was murdered Thursday after an encounter in a school parking lot. Mr. Crouse was an Army veteran and married father of five. Reportedly, the gunman shot the officer at … Continue reading →

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