In certain lines of work, serious, even fatal injury can happen in an instant. Dangerous jobs, and even jobs that do not seem so dangerous at first glance, put workers in harm’s way nearly every day. When the worst happens and a worker in Kansas City is severe hurt or...
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Construction worker dies after falling from a building
A worker fell to his death while replacing a rooftop rubber membrane on a facility. Police said the worker fell approximately 30 feet to the top of an adjacent structure. It was also reported that the worker was not wearing a safety harness at the time of his fall....
Work accident with Bobcat fatally injures Missouri man
A workplace accident involving a piece of heavy equipment cost the life of a Missouri man earlier in October. The victim died of injuries suffered when the Bobcat he was operating somehow overturned and fell on top of him. Just how this terrible work accident occurred...
Construction worker suffers injuries after electric shock
Residents of Missouri know that construction workers face several risks whenever they are working at a job site. In addition, the possibility of falling from high places, getting hit by traffic or construction machinery that is passing or suffering an injury from...
Accident on the job kills Missouri zookeeper
A community in southwest Missouri is in mourning after a rare accident on the job killed a zookeeper who was tending to the zoo's elephants. According to reports, the man was trying to move a 42-year-old female elephant named Patience from her stall to the nearby yard...
Amputated finger leads to OSHA citations for Missouri company
In certain occupations, hazards are everywhere, which greatly increase the likelihood that a workplace injury will occur. Workplace safety should be a top concern for all employers. Failure to provide and maintain a safe working environment for all employees not only...
Accident on the job claims a life at a construction site
For people in and around Kansas City it can be fun to watch new construction projects begin to develop. From the digging up of foundations to the erecting of walls, new buildings create vitality in areas of the city that can sometimes be seen as out of date. While new...
Worker sustains workplace injury in farming accident
Especially with harvest time approaching, larger Missouri farming operations may be hiring special workers to help gather in this year's crops. Hopefully, this year's harvest time will be a safe and prosperous one for both the farmers themselves and their workers....
Medical professionals nearly top list of workplace accidents
Readers in the Kansas City area, particularly those who work in hospitals or other medical facilities, may be interested to learn that among the various types of professionals, those who work in the health care field are among the most likely to suffer from a...
KC factory takes steps to prevent workers’ injuries
With its assembly plant, Harley Davidson has maintained a presence in Kansas City for the last 15 years. During that time, the factory has worked to improve the health and safety of its assembly workers. Even when the utmost precautions are taken, assembly line work,...
