Industrial chemicals are used in almost every industry nationwide, including in Missouri. An investigation into the limits of exposure to chemical hazards that are set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has determined that it falls short of...
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Fatal workplace injuries cause death of construction worker
Construction workers in Missouri are exposed to countless life-threatening hazards whenever they are on construction sites. According to the strict safety regulations that are prescribed by the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration,...
Missouri man killed in work accident when device exploded
Working in the recycling industry can be hazardous, as workers are often unprepared for what may be among the items to be recycled. The process typically requires multiple steps to be carried out in confined spaces, and the risks of exposure to explosions, fire and...
OSHA says fatal work accident at Ford plant was avoidable
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....
Eye injuries to workers prevalent in some industries
Eye protection is an integral part of worker safety in many Missouri industries. However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says the construction industry is among the top two on the list of potential eye injuries to workers. These workers are continually at risk of...
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...
Is work-related mental illness covered by workers’ compensation?
Many Missouri workers suffer physical injuries while they are on duty, and it is the responsibility of employers to ensure no known safety hazards are present. Although not as common as physical injuries, a worker can suffer a work-related mental illness that may have...
Disregarding safety regulations may be cause worker injuries
Missouri workers in industries such as construction, roofing and tree trimming are invariably exposed to electrical hazards. Employers must comply with the safety regulations that are prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Regular training...
