Imagine this: You provide food for employees and one chokes. Can he get workers’ comp? [Read more…] about The workers’ comp case of the partially chewed quesadilla
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‘Need to quit texting, I could die in car accident:’ He almost did
The family of a young man who received serious, traumatic injuries in a car crash because he was texting has started a nonprofit to discourage texting while driving. His next-to-last text while driving was partially prophetic. [Read more…] about ‘Need to quit texting, I could die in car accident:’ He almost did
Safety News Summary for August 13, 2012
Safety incentives and injury reporting; an update on OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program; an unintended consequence of safer cars; and how does your body measure up to those of Olympic athletes? It’s all in this week’s Safety News Summary. [Read more…] about Safety News Summary for August 13, 2012
After fall at work, woman loses 20 years of her memory
Stories about slips and falls at work often concentrate on the physical trauma suffered by the victim. In this story, a brain injury from a workplace fall has had an unimaginable effect on a woman. [Read more…] about After fall at work, woman loses 20 years of her memory
Can widow sue company for husband’s death caused by pigeon droppings?
A warehouse worker died from a disease caused by exposure to pigeon droppings. Is this covered by workers’ comp, or was his widow allowed to sue the company for wrongful death? [Read more…] about Can widow sue company for husband’s death caused by pigeon droppings?
Will official’s departure open door to more OSHA regs?
Cass Sunstein is leaving as head of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the Obama administration. What could that mean for OSHA regulations if Obama wins a second term? [Read more…] about Will official’s departure open door to more OSHA regs?
‘My foot fell off my shoe — give me workers’ comp’
An employee twisted her ankle at work, fell and fractured a bone. It’s the sort of injury she could have suffered at home. Does the injury qualify for workers’ comp benefits? [Read more…] about ‘My foot fell off my shoe — give me workers’ comp’
Should he get workers’ comp for snake bite?
If a logger suffers a snake bite on the job, you might think it would be covered by workers’ comp. But wait until you hear the details on this case before coming to that conclusion. [Read more…] about Should he get workers’ comp for snake bite?
Safety News Summary for Aug. 6, 2012
More reaction to the fatal movie theater shooting in Colorado: A major city releases a public service announcement with tips for surviving a workplace shooting. Also: New developments in the UCLA death of lab assistant Sheri Sangji. Is it time for a universal, nationwide motorcycle helmet law? And investigators look into why a Six Flags roller coaster malfunctioned. [Read more…] about Safety News Summary for Aug. 6, 2012
Company fined for failing to call 911 for trapped worker
OSHA says employers have a responsibility to immediately call 911 when a worker is injured on the job. If they don’t, they can expect a substantial fine. [Read more…] about Company fined for failing to call 911 for trapped worker