Head’s Up: Snell Changes Rating System for Motorcycle Helmets
There’s nothing quite like hopping on a motorcycle and hitting the open road – so long as you don’t actually HIT the road. If you do, and if you want to survive a motorcycle crash, you had better be wearing the right helmet. But selecting a helmet that will protect your head – and everything…
Read MoreSemi-Automated Vehicles Are Supposed to Enhance Safety, But Do They?
From Tesla to Mercedes-Benz, major automobile brands are working feverishly to develop and implement new advanced levels of semi-automated vehicle technology. Proponents of this technology tout the safety of self-driving cars, where the vehicle’s computer all but eliminates the driver error that so often causes or contributes to motor vehicle accidents. But are semi-automated or…
Read MoreMcKenzie County Oil Well Fire a Reminder of Dangers Oil Field Workers Face on the Job
A recent North Dakota oil well fire that burned for 16 days before being extinguished brought to mind the danger that oil workers operate around on a daily basis. Thankfully no one was injured in the McKenzie County fire, which began at one well on July 22 before spreading to two additional wells located on…
Read MoreWhy Driving With an Unsecured Load Is So Dangerous
In a terrifying moment out of Ohio, two friends are lucky to be alive after a wooden plank came loose off a truck and crashed through the windshield of their car as they were traveling down the highway. Although both escaped without injury, if the vehicle had swerved even slightly in a different direction, this…
Read MoreDaimler Recalls 122,000 Trucks for Possible Loss of Power
Vehicle manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) recently announced a recall of 122,056 trucks due to issues with the aluminum battery cables. Daimler first became aware of the issue in January 2021, and made the recall announcement at the end of June. About the truck recall According to the NHTSA Safety Recall Report, the recalled…
Read MoreStudies into Sleep Disorders and the Long-Effects of Mild Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are among the most serious types of injury a person can suffer. Any forceful impact to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Common causes of traumatic brain injuries include car accidents, slips and falls, construction accidents, and oilfield accidents. While many people suffer moderate TBIs, there are many accident…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Accidents
Residents of North Dakota enjoy riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), dirt bikes, and many other on- and off-road vehicles just for fun. ATVs can be very dangerous, though. They’re more prone to fall over than other vehicles, and they offer little protection in case of an accident. If you are injured on an ATV, we can…
Read MorePublic Service Commission Approves Bridger Pipeline
The Public Service Commission (PSC) recently authorized a $21 million pipeline conversion project that will take North Dakota oil to a hub in Wyoming. According to the PSC application, Bridger Pipeline will convert an already existing 27-mile gathering line in McKenzie County and build another 2.4 miles of eight-inch pipeline. The new transmission line will…
Read MoreBismarck State College Students Step Up to Address Trucker Shortage
The nationwide trucker shortage is causing concern for oil companies in North Dakota and the rest of the country. Oil companies and the trucking industry are trying different strategies to entice people to become truckers. One approach is to offer applicants trucking jobs with great pay and great benefits. Another strategy trucking companies are working…
Read MorePrevent Summertime Burns and Stay Safe with These Tips
Summer is quickly approaching and with everyone in quarantine during the summer last year, we expect a lot of people will be participating in group activities this year. While we, too, cannot wait for summer BBQs and pool parties, we know being cooped up can lead to overexcitement, especially for kids. This excitement can lead…
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