A worker uses questionable judgment while using heavy equipment. He’s seriously injured, and a test shows he used illegal drugs. The employee applies for workers’ comp. Does he get benefits?

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Tags: heavy equipment, impaired, marijuana, workers' compensation

Employees who work around heavy equipment must always be aware of their surroundings. Anything less, as this story shows, can be fatal.

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Tags: construction, fatal, heavy equipment