Workers in Missouri and elsewhere who are in the grain industry are typically exposed to multiple dangerous conditions. The first threat that comes to mind may be entrapment by grain, which reportedly can cause complete engulfment within 30 seconds. However, other,...
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Month: September 2016
Construction worker drives scissor lift over 14th floor edge
While investigating workplace fatalities in Missouri or other states, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will focus on the employers' compliance with safety regulations. A 33-year-old construction worker in a neighboring state recently lost his life in...
General Dollar cited for violations of federal safety regulations
All employees in Missouri, even those working in retail stores, have the right to safe workplace environments. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes safety regulations specifically for the protection of workers in retail environments. Violations...
Workplace accidents have claimed 24 Missouri lives since October
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently reported an alarming number of workplace fatalities in a four-state region that includes Missouri. According to the agency's records, workplace accidents since October in this area have claimed the lives of 45...