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...
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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...
Grain worker loses leg in workplace accident involving auger
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,...
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...
