Construction workers in Missouri are exposed to countless life-threatening hazards whenever they are on construction sites. According to the strict safety regulations that are prescribed by the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration,...
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Month: June 2015
Missouri man killed in work accident when device exploded
Working in the recycling industry can be hazardous, as workers are often unprepared for what may be among the items to be recycled. The process typically requires multiple steps to be carried out in confined spaces, and the risks of exposure to explosions, fire and...
OSHA says fatal work accident at Ford plant was avoidable
Learning that the death of a loved one was preventable must be devastating. Six months after a fatal accident, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that its investigators determined that the death of this Missouri worker could have been avoided....
Eye injuries to workers prevalent in some industries
Eye protection is an integral part of worker safety in many Missouri industries. However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says the construction industry is among the top two on the list of potential eye injuries to workers. These workers are continually at risk of...
OSHA says company exposed workers to unsafe working environment
Following an investigation into a November 2014 workplace accident, a Missouri company is facing proposed OSHA penalties of $70,700. The inspectors of the Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that the business owner provided an unsafe working...