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The majority of deaths that occur in grain storage bins are caused by suffocation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says grain hazards in Missouri and elsewhere are similar to those posed by quicksand, and when grain overcomes a worker, he or she can...
Employers in Missouri and other states are responsible for the health and safety of employees. Every year, thousands of workers suffer injuries, and over 120 lose their lives from injuries when equipment activates unexpectedly in environments where workplace safety is...
Federal authorities expressed their concern about the number of preventable workplace accidents that occur every year. Particular attention is being paid to trench collapse accidents after the death of a young Missouri father in December. Authorities at the...
All business owners nationwide are legally bound to provide safe workplace environments. They must also provide the Occupational Safety and Health Administration access to these workplaces to carry out inspections. However, the safety agency had to resort to getting a...
Workers at plants where organic waste is turned into methane gas in Missouri and other states may be exposed to hazardous gases. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been investigating such a plant in a neighboring state since October after a worker...
Forklifts pose life-threatening hazards to workers in different industries nationwide, including in Missouri. A cargo and freight business with outlets in 26 states has to pay more than $165,000 in penalties for safety hazards related to forklifts. The company has...
One of the primary causes for absences from work nationwide is musculoskeletal injuries. Any employer can avoid a workplace injury that causes such production losses by complying with the safety regulations prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health...
Construction company owners nationwide, including in Missouri, have a tremendous responsibility to protect employees against injuries or illness. Construction sites have multiple known safety hazards, two of which are falls and forklifts. Considering the dangers posed...
Workers in Missouri factories typically face safety hazards related to equipment, and strict compliance with federal safety regulations are required to prevent workplace injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched an investigation into a...
Every summer, workers in a variety of industries in Missouri and other states suffer the consequences of working in extreme heat. Heat exposure can cause a workplace illness that can lead to death. A federal safety agency recently reported the outcome of an...