Appalachiamuck
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I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post this, or if it has been discussed. I searched but didn't find anything on it.
Trinity Industries was recently hit with a $175 million verdict for giving false information to the governement about the highway guardrails it manufactures, but the case is not over.
They are running more safety tests now.
I'm going to try to provide links in the correct timeline.
FAILING HEADS It Could Be One of Your Children
20/20 Story
Deadly Impact: Guardrail Investigation Video - ABC News
Trinity Industries Whistleblower Awarded $175 Million in Guardrail Suit - WSJ
Litigation continues in highway guardrail case - Southeast Texas RecordSoutheast Texas Record
Critical Tests to Begin on Highway Guardrail Banned in Most States
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/12/1...guardrail-banned-in-most-states.html?referrer
Whistleblower says guardrails in Tennessee could be fatal
Metro to remove potentially dangerous guardrails - WSMV Channel 4
Crews begin removing potentially dangerous guardrails - WSMV Channel 4
Knox County has dozens of possibly fatal guardrail devices
Knoxville has no plans to replace possibly fatal guardrail devices
I could go on posting stories from all over the country, but thought these would be relevant to most on this board. I've personally seen thousands of photos from accidents where guardrails impales vehicles, maiming or killing the passengers.
Man now double amputee after crashing into guardrail | wpri.com
Here is a photo of how the guardrail end terminal should work.
Here is a photo of what Trinity Industry ET-Plus guardrail end terminals are doing.
Trinity Industries was recently hit with a $175 million verdict for giving false information to the governement about the highway guardrails it manufactures, but the case is not over.
They are running more safety tests now.
I'm going to try to provide links in the correct timeline.
FAILING HEADS It Could Be One of Your Children
20/20 Story
Deadly Impact: Guardrail Investigation Video - ABC News
Trinity Industries Whistleblower Awarded $175 Million in Guardrail Suit - WSJ
Litigation continues in highway guardrail case - Southeast Texas RecordSoutheast Texas Record
Critical Tests to Begin on Highway Guardrail Banned in Most States
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/12/1...guardrail-banned-in-most-states.html?referrer
Whistleblower says guardrails in Tennessee could be fatal
Metro to remove potentially dangerous guardrails - WSMV Channel 4
Crews begin removing potentially dangerous guardrails - WSMV Channel 4
Knox County has dozens of possibly fatal guardrail devices
Knoxville has no plans to replace possibly fatal guardrail devices
I could go on posting stories from all over the country, but thought these would be relevant to most on this board. I've personally seen thousands of photos from accidents where guardrails impales vehicles, maiming or killing the passengers.
Man now double amputee after crashing into guardrail | wpri.com
Here is a photo of how the guardrail end terminal should work.
Here is a photo of what Trinity Industry ET-Plus guardrail end terminals are doing.
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