Posts tagged Fourth of July

• Tighter Safety Standards Sought In Wake of Tragic Fireworks Accident

  Pierce Egerton | July 09, 2009 10:51 PM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC Category: Workplace Injuries
  

  According to State Senator Marc Basnight, new legislation will be introduced next week to tighten safety standards for the handling of large quantities of fireworks. The move comes in the wake of...

• UPDATE: 4 Dead, 1 Injured in Tragic Fireworks Explosion

  Pierce Egerton | July 04, 2009 11:42 PM | 2 CommentsGreensboro, NC Category: Workplace Injuries
  

  The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that two more workers have died from injuries sustained when a truck loaded with fireworks exploded on Ocracoke Island in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The...

• One Dead, Four Wounded in Fireworks Blast

  Pierce Egerton | July 04, 2009 6:15 PM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC Category: Workplace Injuries
  

  One worker was killed and four others seriously injured when a truck filled with fireworks exploded this morning on Ocracoke Island, NC. WFMY is reporting that one of the injured suffered serious...

• Light My Fire - Carefully! Tips for Improved Fireworks Safety

  Pierce Egerton | July 03, 2009 4:33 PM | 1 CommentGreensboro, NC Category: Miscellaneous
  

  My family and I plan to have a blast this Independence Day -- literally! Like millions of others all over the country we will be enjoying fireworks. It’s important to keep in mind in mind,...

• Highway Patrol Out In Force This Weekend

  Pierce Egerton | July 02, 2009 4:48 PM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  We have already seen several serious accidents in the Piedmont this week and with far too many fatalities. Now we are on the eve of what is traditionally one of the most dangerous weekends of the...

• Fourth of July Firework Safety

  Alison De Villiers | June 30, 2009 7:40 PM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH Category: Miscellaneous
  

  With the upcoming fourth of July holiday, Americans look to enjoy a long weekend of celebrating our nation’s independence. Most will get together with families, friends, and fireworks....

• The Rockets' Red Glare, the Bombs Bursting in Air: Remember Firework Safety this Fourth of July

  David Mittleman | June 25, 2009 1:45 PM | 1 CommentLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  As the Fourth of July holiday draws near, we are all excited about the glowing embers: in the sky, on the ground and in our hands. If you haven’t caught on yet, I’m referring to...

• Fireworks Safety

  Jon Lewis | July 04, 2008 4:34 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  This 4th of July, practice safety with respect to fireworks. The Red Cross has published the following safety tips with regards to fireworks: • Never give fireworks to small children, and...

• Safety Tips For Keeping Children Safe While Enjoying Fireworks

  Devon Glass | July 02, 2008 10:57 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  It’s that time of year again. Friends and family gather around the barbeque for burgers and brats, beer and baseball. But as everyone knows, the 4 th of July is about...

• Fireworks Accidents and Injuries

  Larry Buckfire | June 24, 2008 1:20 PM | 1 CommentDetroit, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Virtually every July 4th celebration includes a fireworks show. These are either the big fireworks shows at cities, on lakes, or at local fairs or just the home use of smaller fireworks. These include firecrackers, bottle rockets, sparklers, and other fun stuff that Americans light in backyards, parks, and in their neighborhoods.