Well, there was a barge cable that was attached incorrectly. The connection wasn't secure. While the barge was in transit, the cable came loose. It started to drag in the water and got caught in the propeller of another nearby vessel. This not only damaged the other vessel's propeller but also put both the barge and the other vessel at risk of being stranded in the middle of the water. There was a lot of chaos and panic until the situation was resolved.
Sure. There was a case where a barge cable had some hidden wear and tear. During a routine towing operation, the cable suddenly gave way. This led to the barge floating aimlessly in a busy shipping lane. There were ships all around, and the risk of collision was very high. Fortunately, the other ships were able to avoid it in time, but it was a close call that could have been a major disaster.
One barge cable horror story could be when a barge cable snapped during a storm while the barge was loaded with heavy equipment. The cable whipped around and damaged the barge's structure, nearly causing it to capsize. It was a terrifying situation for the crew on board as they had to quickly try to secure the loose cable and deal with the instability of the barge.
Another safety - related horror story is about the braking system. Some owners have reported that the brakes felt spongy or didn't respond as quickly as they should. This can lead to dangerous situations on the road, like not being able to stop in time to avoid a collision.
Sure. There was a story where someone used Everclear to clean a wound, thinking it would disinfect. But Everclear is not meant for that. It actually burned the skin badly and caused a lot of pain. It led to an infection later because the skin was so damaged.
Sure. There was a time when some ground beef was found to have small pieces of plastic in it. People were horrified as they had already cooked and eaten some of it before noticing. They were worried about the harm it could cause to their digestive system.
Yes. In a free birth, if the environment is not clean enough, there is a high risk of infection for both the mother and the baby. For example, if the mother gives birth on a dirty surface, bacteria can easily enter her body through the open birth canal, leading to serious infections like sepsis.
Another safety - related horror story is about the lane - departure warning system. Some owners found that it would go off randomly, even when they were driving perfectly within their lane. This not only was annoying but also made them question the reliability of other safety features in the car. What if other systems, like the automatic emergency braking, also malfunctioned? It made them feel very unsafe on the road.
Yes. Some employees have reported being afraid during late - night shifts because of insufficient security. There have been instances where the store was robbed while they were on duty, and they felt that there was not enough protection. Also, slippery floors due to spills not being cleaned up promptly pose a safety risk. Employees could easily slip and get injured, but management doesn't always seem to prioritize these issues.
A common safety - related 'child care horror story' is about a babysitter who smoked around the kids. Second - hand smoke is very harmful to children. Also, there have been cases where the cribs in a daycare were not up to safety standards. The slats were too wide, and a baby could have easily gotten stuck. There was also a situation where a childcare provider left cleaning chemicals within reach of the children, which is extremely dangerous.
In some instances, the Kimber pistol's safety was difficult to disengage quickly. For example, in a self - defense training scenario, when the trainee needed to quickly fire the pistol, they struggled to disengage the safety in time. This delay could be life - threatening in a real - life self - defense situation where every second counts.
Yes. There were cases where guests' belongings were stolen from their rooms. They thought the resort was a safe place but when they came back from the beach, they found their valuables missing. It was really frustrating for them.