All articles tagged with #safety incident
Two motorized paragliders narrowly avoided landing in a polar bear enclosure at Peak Wildlife Park in Staffordshire, with keepers rushing to prevent a potentially dangerous situation as the gliders diverted just inches from the bears' border, highlighting the risks of unauthorized aerial approaches near wildlife enclosures.
A woman in Los Angeles discovered a stranger trapped in the trunk of a Waymo driverless car, which had occurred after a previous rider left the trunk open. The incident was captured on video and has garnered widespread attention, prompting Waymo to review their safety protocols.
A young boy who was reported missing at Hersheypark was found walking on the closed monorail track, prompting a rescue by a park guest; he was unharmed and reunited with his parents, highlighting the importance of safety and vigilance.
A young boy was rescued after walking along an elevated monorail track at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania. The boy had become separated from his parents, entered a secured area, and was guided to safety by bystanders after a brief walk on the track. He was unharmed, and the park praised the quick response of guests and staff. This incident follows a recent tragic drowning at the park, which was ruled an accident.
During a Houston concert, Beyoncé's car prop malfunctioned, causing her to dangle over the crowd temporarily before being safely lowered, prompting concern but ending with relief from fans.
A man narrowly escaped death when a four-foot concrete saw blade came loose from a nearby construction site and hurtled towards him as he entered a store in Eugene, Oregon. Surveillance video captured the terrifying moment as the blade narrowly missed him, slamming into the store's exterior wall. The incident, attributed to a lost bolt and potential operator error, occurred at a Northwest Natural Gas job site, prompting the company to review its association with the contractor involved. The shaken man, Shane Reimche, described the harrowing experience and the emotional aftermath, expressing gratitude for his survival.
Boeing has advised airlines to inspect cockpit seats of 787 jets after a Latam Airlines Flight 800 experienced a terrifying drop, reportedly due to a mishap where a flight attendant serving a meal hit a switch on the pilot’s seat, pushing the pilot into the controls. The incident has raised concerns about loose covers on switches potentially jamming rocker switches, resulting in unintended seat movement. Boeing is already facing safety challenges, including a recent cabin panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight, and is working to regain the confidence of officials and airlines.
A LATAM Airlines flight experienced a sudden drop, causing passengers to hit the ceiling and resulting in injuries to about 50 people, with 12 taken to the hospital. The incident, which occurred during a flight to Auckland, is being investigated by New Zealand’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission, with Chile also participating. This adds to a series of safety incidents involving Boeing planes in recent months, including a door panel blowing out midair, a tire coming off during takeoff, and engine issues on a United Airlines flight.
Boeing is replacing the head of its 737 Max program, Ed Clark, following the incident of a door plug blowing out of an Alaska Airlines flight last month. Katie Ringgold will take over as vice president and general manager of the 737 Max program and Renton site. The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report revealed that four bolts designed to prevent the door plug from falling off the plane were missing before the incident. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun took responsibility for the incident and the Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency airworthiness directive, temporarily grounding certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes.
During a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, driver Zane Smith lost control of his vehicle and spun out, hitting pit crew member Charles Plank. Plank fell over the back of the truck but appeared to be okay. Smith, who was battling in the Truck series playoffs, fell off the lead lap and is now in fifth place, just 14 points away from the final spot.
An American Airlines employee died on the tarmac at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport due to traumatic injuries. The cause of death has not been announced, and the case is being investigated. The airport operations were not significantly impacted. Austin-Bergstrom Airport has been the site of several high-profile security and safety incidents in recent history. American Airlines expressed condolences and is providing support to the family and local team members.
Workers at Tesla's Shanghai factory have taken to social media to appeal to Elon Musk and the Chinese public after being told about cuts to their performance bonuses, which they believe are linked to a fatal accident earlier this year at the plant. Some workers claimed their quarterly bonuses had been cut by around 2,000 yuan ($291.19). The situation marks a rare outburst of discontent at Tesla's Shanghai plant, whose workers Musk praised last year for burning "the 3 a.m. oil" to keep operations running during the city's two-month COVID lockdown. Tesla is set to report first-quarter results on Wednesday.
Workers at Tesla's Shanghai factory are appealing to Elon Musk and the Chinese public after being informed about plans to cut their performance bonuses, with some questioning whether the deductions were linked to a fatal accident at the plant earlier this year. The situation marks a rare outburst of discontent at Tesla's Shanghai plant, its largest and most productive site. Some workers said in online posts their quarterly bonuses had been cut by around 2,000 yuan. Tesla is set to report first-quarter results on Wednesday.