Every industry has its unique safety hazards, and while some dangers are known and addressed to avoid workplace accidents, others are often not anticipated. A tragic work accident recently occurred in a state neighboring Missouri. It happened while a tow truck...
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Month: September 2015
Work accident: Harvest time poses confined space hazards on farms
Harvest season in Missouri is approaching rapidly, and with it comes many safety hazards for farm workers. A fatal work accident can rock a farming community, and some of the most ignored hazards on farms are confined spaces. There are no federal safety regulations...
Medical workers in Missouri are protected against work injuries
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the numbers of work-related illnesses and injuries suffered by hospital workers are almost double the national average. Almost 50 percent of the 58,000 injuries suffered by hospital workers in 2013 resulted from...
OSHA investigating fatal accident on the job at tire company
All workers nationwide, including those in Missouri, have certain rights. One of them is the right to a safe workplace environment. Unfortunately, some company owners have little or no regard for the safety of their workers. It is not uncommon for the Occupational...
1 Construction worker dies, 1 injured at U.S. Bank Stadium site
Extensive construction projects in Missouri and elsewhere that involve thousands of workers require careful planning and extensive hazard assessment. Approximately 1,200 workers who are part of the construction crew that is involved in building the U.S. Bank Stadium...