Due to the variety of products that are typically handled by shipping companies, workers at freight handlers nationwide, including here in Missouri, have to face many hazards that may lead to serious or fatal injuries. An incident at a shipping company in a...
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OSHA cites manufacturer for disregarding workplace safety
While every manufacturing facility has unique safety hazards, some dangers are present on most industrial work sites. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes safety regulations that must be followed to ensure workplace safety. Unfortunately,...
Did toxic mold cause this nurse’s occupational disease?
Workers in different industries in Missouri are sometimes exposed to workplace environments in which health hazards exist. In some cases, employees suspect that something in their workplace may be the cause of their deteriorating health, but then struggle to get...
Workplace accidents: Collapsed wall kills 1, injures another
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires all construction company owners and contractors nationwide, including here in Missouri, to carry out proper site evaluations and address potentially dangerous areas prior to allowing construction activities to...
On-the-job injuries prevalent in health care industry
Health care workers nationwide, including here in Missouri, have an ethical duty to care for patients and protect them from harm. In many cases, they disregard their own health and safety while caring for patients. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that,...
Wrong-way driver allegedly caused workplace accident on I-70
Road construction zones on Missouri highways will always be dangerous areas, despite the many warning signs to alert drivers of the hazards they are approaching. Negligent driving in construction zones threatens the lives of motorists and workers. In 2012, a worker...
Fall causes tree trimmer’s ankle fracture and shoulder injuries
Working at heights pose significant dangers to workers in Missouri -- especially if they are not provided with adequate personal protective equipment and proper safety training. A fall from any height can cause severe injuries and, in some cases, even death. A...
OSHA investigates unreported fatal construction accident
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 349 construction workers nationwide died in falls in 2014. Eighty one were roofers. Despite the strict safety protocols prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, some company owners continue to...
Occupational disease investigation reveals more safety violations
In some factory settings, Missouri workers are exposed to occupational hazards in almost every activity in which they participate. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently reported on an investigation into exposure to dangerous chemicals that can...
Fall from forklift fork claims life of construction worker
A significant percentage of workplace deaths nationwide, including in Missouri, are linked to motorized vehicles on construction sites. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes safety regulations that are specific to such vehicles. The regulations...
