Workers Freed After Being Trapped in Sand Hopper For Two Hours
Rescue crews successfully extracted a worker who was trapped waist-deep in a sand hopper at a Cockeysville concrete plant.
The incident took place at a height of nearly 75 feet and necessitated a two-hour technical rescue operation.
The Baltimore County Fire Department and the Shock Trauma Go-Team employed specialized equipment to reach the individual.
The worker was safely freed and transported to a medical facility, having sustained only minor injuries.
OSHA Cites Horizon Biofuels Following Six-Month Probe Into Fatal Fremont Explosion
- OSHA has cited Horizon Biofuels following a fatal explosion at its Fremont facility in July 2025.
- Federal investigators initially determined a preventable wood dust fire likely caused the blast.
- The agency completed its six-month investigation to address workplace hazards, although specific citation details and final penalties are pending.
- This incident highlights the importance of combustible dust safety protocols to protect employees and families.
Construction Worker Critical After Beam Falls at Wisconsin History Center Site
- A construction worker in Madison was critically injured after a crane dropped a steel beam weighing between 20,000 and 30,000 pounds, causing the worker to fall approximately 50 feet.
- The incident occurred at the future Wisconsin History Center site near State and Fairchild streets.
- The Madison Fire Heavy Urban Rescue Team performed a specialized rescue for the injured worker and another who was stranded above the site.
- Construction firm Findorff has paused work as authorities investigate the cause of the equipment failure.