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Explosion at Tyson Foods plant kills trucker's wife

A December explosion at a Tyson Foods plant in Camilla, Georgia, left 12 people injured and claimed the life of Bajarma Batozhatov, who was resting in her truck while her husband, a truck driver, was inside the plant.

The big picture: The explosion was likely caused by a boiler malfunction and has prompted state leaders to request more transparency from the ongoing OSHA investigation.

  • U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, along with U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr., have asked for updates from OSHA to prevent future tragedies.

Current status: Two of the injured workers from the explosion are still recovering, while ten others have returned to work. One of the severely injured survivors is still in the hospital, suffering from severe burns, reported WALB.

Looking ahead: The investigation into the cause continues, with no announced timeline for completion.

Bajarma Batozhatov's death is a profound loss, and the hope is for a complete understanding of what led to this devastating explosion.

FTC and Florida take down deceptive truck investment scheme

The FTC and Florida have shut down RivX for allegedly running a deceptive trucking investment scheme that left many investors without trucks or income.
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Cybersecurity risks in trucking: Experts warn of ELD vulnerabilities

A Colorado State University study exposes cybersecurity threats in the trucking industry through vulnerable Electronic Logging Devices that could risk vehicle control and data security.
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Atchafalaya Basin Bridge update ends split speed limits for trucks and cars

Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin Bridge implements a uniform 60 mph speed limit for all vehicles and sets right-lane-only rules for trucks to enhance road safety.
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