What Are the Most Common Injuries to Fracking Workers?

There’s been a pretty big push lately to get oil wells back in production. That push means we’re likely to see an increase in fracking over the next few months, as the country cries out for oil and natural gas. North Dakota has a substantial fracking industry, primarily in the Bakken and Three Forks rock…

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The Fox in Charge of the Henhouse: Learning a Lesson from Boeing

It takes a lot of engineering, planning, construction, and regulation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to make airplanes safe enough to let off the ground. When the FAA allows the aircraft corporations to essentially regulate themselves – when you put the fox in charge of the henhouse – it is no surprise when things…

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Nissan Recalls 240,000 SUVs and Cars over Risk of Dangerous Fires

Nissan is recalling almost 240,000 cars and SUVs because of a potential defect. MotorSafety.org reported on September 20, 2018 that Nissan’s anti-lock brake pump could leak brake fluid into an electronic circuit board. The danger is that the leak could cause an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire. Nissan is warning drivers…

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