Death toll rises in Kentucky UPS plane explosion

• Twelve people are now confirmed to have been killed in Tuesday’s crash and explosion of a United Parcel Service airliner at the Louisville, Kentucky, airport. Fifteen people were injured, two critically, and several more are missing.
• Authorities have recovered the black box from the aircraft and reviewed video that shows the left engine of the plane detaching during takeoff.
• The crash sparked an inferno that spilled oil across roadways and waterways near the airport, and cast a plume of thick, black smoke across the city.
• “Louisville looked apocalyptic last night,” said U.S. Representative Morgan McGarvey (D), who represents the Louisville area.
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New Orleans Film Worker Killed in On-Set Incident

• A film worker in Westwigo, Louisiana, was electrocuted during a film shoot.
• Gripper James “Trapper” McEvoy, 64, was killed during the production of the independent, low-budget horror film “Kill Me Now.”
• McEvoy came in contact with an energized power line, according to the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office.
• He was a member of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union Local 478.
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Safe mobile equipment operation the focus of new MSHA alert

• The Mine Safety and Health Administration is concerned about a recent series of fatal and nonfatal incidents related to operating mobile equipment.
• Accordingly, it has issued a safety alert to educate employers and employees about the hazards of the equipment.
• Mobile equipment was involved in almost 75% of the 20 mining deaths MSHA has recorded this year.
• The agency says these incidents can be prevented by examiners and operators checking for hazards all around the equipment.
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Adjust safety practices to retain older workers

• Many Baby Boomers are saying no to retirement, opting to stay on the job and profoundly affecting employers and the workers’ compensation system.
• Older workers bring a lifetime of skills and experience to their jobs, but the aging process can impact their ability to perform a job safely.
• These employees report fewer workplace injuries, but the injuries they suffer can be costlier than those of their younger counterparts.
• Employers can take certain steps to improve safety for older employees, such as compensating for the loss of visual acuity, preventing hearing loss, and reducing musculoskeletal disorders.
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