January 30, 2025

Worker's tragic fall into pork fat tanker raises safety concerns

Steve Smith

Worker's tragic fall into pork fat tanker raises safety concerns

A worker tragically passed away after falling into an empty tanker truck lined with pork fat at a trailer wash facility in Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday, January 30.

The situation: Emergency teams were called to the scene around 2:08 p.m. at the Louisville Trailer Wash on East Main Street. The initial report indicated a confined space rescue was needed.

Fire crews managed to enter the tanker by 2:31 p.m. and successfully pulled the worker out by 2:52 p.m.
Despite efforts to perform CPR, the individual succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital.

Investigation: Louisville Metro Police Department’s Homicide Unit is conducting a death investigation, reported WAVE News.

Emergency services have not been able to provide more information, but the incident has sparked safety discussions at the facility.

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.

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.

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.