Explosion claims life of welder at Rockport Steel site

Rockport, Maine – A tragic incident unfolded in Rockport, Maine on Friday afternoon, leading to the death of a man involved in welding activities. The explosion occurred at Rockport Steel, resulting in the untimely passing of 39-year-old Sean Rancourt. According to a statement from the state fire marshal’s office, emergency responders were dispatched to the … Read more

Bridge Blast: Francis Scott Key Bridge Steel Demolition Frees Dali Container Ship

BALTIMORE, Maryland — In a significant step towards reopening the port’s busy shipping channel, crews conducted a controlled demolition of the largest remaining steel span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. The demolition, which took place Monday evening, involved explosives that quickly brought down the span into the water, releasing a cloud of black … Read more

Explosion at Algoma Steel Sends Five to Hospital for Investigation

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – Algoma Steel is currently investigating a significant slag explosion that resulted in the hospitalization of five individuals on Wednesday evening. The explosion occurred at the company’s #7 blast furnace around 10 p.m, as confirmed by Laura Devoni, the director of corporate affairs at Algoma Steel. Devoni did not provide specific … Read more