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....
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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...
Lack of protection, training leads to fatal industrial accident
A Missouri company that provides electrical chargers to various industries nationwide was recently found responsible for the death of a worker who was electrocuted. This tragic industrial accident left a young girl without a father and changed the dynamics of the...
Diver dies in work accident when safety regulations are violated
Regardless of the industries in which Missouri workers are employed, safety hazards will be present. Employers in all industries must ensure their workers are protected by removing known hazards and following safety regulations at all times. Unfortunately, it is not...
OSHA citations follow deaths of 2 workers in trench collapse
Missouri employers have to protect any employees against workplace hazards in all areas of their employment. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes safety regulations for all activities, and failure to comply may lead...
Forklift operator dies in work accident in warehouse
Forklift drivers in all industries should receive adequate training in the operation of forklifts. The U. S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires company owners to ensure that forklift operators are qualified and aware of...
Missouri underground mine worker dies in work accident
Missouri mine workers are constantly facing hazardous situations and typically rely on their employers to protect them against workplace injuries. The lack of proper safety training and experience, along with inadequate supervision, often lead to workplace accidents....
Young man saved from imminent death in trench collapse
A trench is a man-made cut into the earth's surface, and trenching is among the most dangerous construction operations. Missouri employers are expected to do a proper analysis of various aspects in order to ascertain the methods that will be used to prevent a trench...
Owner of contracting company dies in trench collapse
Construction workers whose duties involve trench digging may be aware of the dangers they are exposed to. While company owners are responsible for the safety of their workers, it is not uncommon for some of them to disregard the safety regulations that are prescribed...
Jury finds company partially liable for disabling work accident
Most workers in Missouri are covered by the workers' compensation insurance fund. The fund's objective is to provide financial aid to workers who suffer workplace injuries. Workers are prohibited from filing a claim against their employers unless a third party is...
