Worker fatally injured when he was cooked in an oven
Authorities responding to a 9-1-1 call made a gruesome discovery at a Bumble Bee Foods seafood plant in California.
Authorities responding to a 9-1-1 call made a gruesome discovery at a Bumble Bee Foods seafood plant in California.
Here’s a reminder for forklift operators: Besides watching out for their own safety, they have to be aware of others around them.
An employee was injured when her chair slid out from under her while trying to sit down. Was she eligible for permanent disability benefits? Frances Jones was a respiratory therapist employed by the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She suffered injuries to her back, neck and wrist in July 2016 when a chair slid out […]
A company fired an employee after she complained about mold in an office. Now a court judgment orders the employer to pay her $105,000 and take other action.
An employee of a government contractor was laid off shortly after expressing safety concerns to upper management at his company. Now OSHA is getting involved.
Did this company fire a worker for seeking medical treatment for a workplace injury, or was this a case of miscommunication? A jury made the call.
Two companies and a construction worker have settled a ten-year battle over injuries the worker suffered on the job. Cost: $2.7 million.
A sales associate at a Staples store has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired after complaining to OSHA about cleaning an overflowing toilet without protective gear.
Recently, we wrote about a survey that put “safety” as the No. 6 most annoying thing in the workplace. So, we asked you what is most annoying about workers when it comes to safety. Here are your answers:
This story illustrates that not only do workers need to use their PPE — they need to use it properly. The consequences of not doing so can be fatal.
Does a worker’s medical marijuana license trump a company’s drug policy? A federal court has issued a decision.
An employee was injured at work. At first his injury seemed minor. But as time passed, his condition grew more serious. He didn’t tell his employer about the incident until he needed to see a medical specialist.
You hear it all the time: Sedentary, overweight and out-of-shape employees can be a huge drain when it comes to health insurance, workers’ comp and other costs. Whip ’em into shape and you’ll save, save, save!
In light of a recent court decision, you might be paying workers’ comp for employees who are injured while they’re on break.
Usually, employees don’t get workers’ comp for injuries suffered in a vehicle crash while driving to or from work, but there are exceptions. Do any of the exceptions apply in this case?
An employee of a woodworking business is hospitalized in intensive care after a piece of wood pierced his chest and exited his back.