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Worker Dies After Fall At Cargill Plant
August 21, 2012 2:23 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAuthorities in central Illinois are working to determine what led to the death of a 48-year-old Heyworth man after a fall last week at a Cargill Inc. soybean-processing plant. Cargill spokesman Mark Klein says Burleson was in the elevator area where the soybeans are stored and apparently fell onto a lower level.
GM, Isuzu Recall 258,000 SUVs To Fix Windows
August 20, 2012 2:07 pm | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsGeneral Motors and Isuzu are recalling more than 258,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada to fix short-circuits in power-window and door-lock switches that can cause fires. The recall covers Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender and Saab 97-X SUVs from the 2006 and 2007 model years.
Fire Risk Forces Fisker Recall
August 20, 2012 10:12 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsElectric-car maker Fisker Automotive is recalling about 2,400 Karma sports sedans to fix cooling fans that can catch fire. The recall comes after Fisker and a private fire investigation firm finished probing an Aug. 10 fire in a Karma in Woodside, Calif.
Feds Checking Nissan Versa Air Bag Problem
August 17, 2012 1:56 pm | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsU.S. safety regulators are investigating the Nissan Versa subcompact car because an air bag may fail to inflate in crashes. The probe affects about 100,000 Versas from the 2012 model year. A cable can get pinched in the steering column and cause the problem, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The pinched cable will set off a warning light on the dashboard.
Chrysler Recalls Dodge Durangos To Fix Air Bags
August 16, 2012 1:56 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsChrysler is recalling nearly 1,700 Dodge Durango SUVs because the rear side air bags may not work in a crash.
Thousands Of China-Made Cars Recalled In Australia
August 15, 2012 10:26 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAn Australian importer recalled 23,000 Chinese-made cars after asbestos was found inside engine and exhaust gaskets, the nation's consumer watchdog said.
J&J To Remove Harsh Chemicals From Products
August 15, 2012 10:22 am | by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsJohnson & Johnson plans to remove potentially cancer-causing and other dangerous chemicals from nearly all its adult toiletries and cosmetic products worldwide within 3 1/2 years.
Indispensable Solutions & Education As A Service
August 15, 2012 8:42 am | by Lily Lei, Global Marketing Manager of Chemicals, Process Systems Business Unit, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics | Articles | CommentsAs any on-site manager can tell you, proper cleaning is vital to the safe and successful operational performance of any industrial or institutional facility.
GM Recalls Big Vans To Fix Fuel Leaks
August 14, 2012 1:53 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsGeneral Motors is recalling more than 10,000 full-size vans in the U.S. and Canada because the fuel filler pipes can rust, leak, and cause fires.
Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Crash Tests
August 14, 2012 10:08 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsMost midsize luxury cars — including the Mercedes-Benz C-Class — performed poorly in a new frontal crash test developed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the U.S.
Q&A: Risky Business
August 14, 2012 8:06 am | by ParenteBeard | Articles | CommentsYou see a lot of foreign hacking attempts. I definitely think there is a risk if you are a manufacturer.
Mercedes-Benz Recalls Floor Mats From ML-Class
August 13, 2012 12:14 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsMercedes-Benz is recalling all-season accessory floor mats sold in model year 2012 and 2013 ML-Class vehicles because they could cause the car's gas pedal to get stuck.
GM Recalls More Than 38,000 Impala Police Cars
August 13, 2012 10:11 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsGeneral Motors is recalling more than 38,000 Chevrolet Impala police cars in the U.S. and Canada because a part in the front suspension can crack and cause a crash.
Kawasaki Recalls Motorcycles To Fix Oil Leak
August 10, 2012 10:20 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsKawasaki is recalling nearly 4,200 Ninja ZX-10R motorcycles in the U.S. because oil can leak onto the rear tire and cause a crash.
Fan Shaft Failed On 787 During Taxi Test
August 9, 2012 11:44 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe National Transportation Safety Board says a fan shaft failed on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner engine during a taxi test at Charleston International Airport.
Chevron Response To Refinery Fire Under Criticism
August 8, 2012 10:21 am | by Jason Dearen, Terry Collins, Associated Press | News | CommentsInvestigators were looking at how a small, seemingly insignificant leak at one of the country's biggest oil refineries quickly unraveled into an intense fire.
Court Recognizes Death Caused By Nearby Plant
August 7, 2012 2:29 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA court ruled that a man who lived near a Kubota plant died of mesothelioma caused by asbestos used at the plant, and ordered the machinery maker to pay 31.9M yen in damages to his family.
Chemical Tests Planned At Former Ford-Owned Site
August 7, 2012 9:23 am | News | CommentsThere are plans to test the 200-acre site of the former plant in Macomb County's Shelby Township for trichloroethylene and trichloroethane.
Blast In Illegal China Workshop Kills 13, Hurts 14
August 6, 2012 2:07 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsIt said the family-run workshop, which made locks, was illegal. The blast happened when sparks from a polishing machine ignited dust in the workshop.
VA Superfund Site Cleanup Continues
August 6, 2012 2:02 pm | by Star Traylor, The Winchester Star | News | CommentsBefore it shut down and declared bankruptcy, Avtex Fibers was cited for violating Virginia's environmental laws with wastewater discharges into the Shenandoah River.
Firefighters Respond To WA Plant Fire
August 6, 2012 10:22 am | by The Associated Press | News | Comments14 people were identified as having been exposed to potentially toxic smoke at Precision Manufacturing.
Employees Counseled At Plant Where 2 Died
August 3, 2012 2:10 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsCounselors are meeting with employees at a Milwaukee manufacturing plant where police say an employee fatally shot his supervisor and then killed himself.
Toyota Recalling 778,000 RAV4 SUVs
August 2, 2012 2:00 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsToyota Motor Corp. said it's recalling RAV4 SUVs and Lexus HS 250h sedans in the U.S. to fix a suspension problem that could cause crashes.
No Injuries At Fire At Topeka Frito-Lay Plant
August 2, 2012 1:59 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsFrito-Lay officials are determining how much damage was caused by a fire at the company's plant in south Topeka.
Ford Suing Dana Over Part Involved In Recalls
August 1, 2012 10:33 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsFord Motor Co. is suing auto supplier Dana Corp. for allegedly providing faulty vehicle frames.
