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...
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Forklift accident causes fall that kills 21-year-old worker
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...
Industrial accident claims life of 63-year-old manager
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...
Workplace illness: Heat exposure kills Missouri roof worker
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...
Business owner dies in work accident when crane rolls over
Even those who have experience in the operation of equipment such as cranes can be victims to the hazards posed by these dangerous machines. Only qualified operators of cranes and other construction vehicles in Missouri and elsewhere must work on them, even if the...
Work accident: FedEx worker trapped in machinery
FedEx has an enormous network countrywide in which about 80,000 employees deliver more than 7.6 million packages daily. This leaves the company with a massive responsibility to provide safe workplace environments at all its facilities. Two employees were recently...
OSHA reminds grain handlers of potential workers’ injuries
The number of workplace accidents that occur at grain-handling facilities in Missouri is a matter of concern for authorities, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. A spokesperson for the agency refers to these fatalities as incidents and not...
Construction worker survives severe electric shock
Many company owners in Missouri and elsewhere fail to recognize the importance of safety training. Every construction worker must be informed of the potential hazards of his or her job, and training must be provided to equip employees with knowledge of how to protect...
Industrial accident: Worker’s death may lead to third-party claim
Working around powered industrial trucks on worksites in Missouri and other states is always dangerous. A host of things can go wrong, and serious injuries can be the result. One such an industrial accident recently claimed the life of a worker in a neighboring state....
Work-related illness: OSHA says heat stroke death preventable
Every year, thousands of workers lose their lives in workplace accidents. Employers in Missouri and elsewhere are responsible for the safety and health of employees while they are on duty. However, not all injuries involve broken bones or skull fractures. Some suffer...
