How did an employee’s complaint about a rodent problem at work turn into a whistleblower lawsuit? [Read more…] about Rodent problem becomes whistleblower lawsuit
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Meeting or party? Workers’ comp hangs in the balance
When an employee finished her shift at work, she drove to her boss’ house for what she said was a work meeting. The company said it was a party. On the way, she was involved in a crash. Will she get workers’ comp? [Read more…] about Meeting or party? Workers’ comp hangs in the balance
Report: OSHA rulemaking process takes too long
A report to Congress from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) calls the process for creating a new OSHA regulation “protracted” and “lengthy.” [Read more…] about Report: OSHA rulemaking process takes too long
Did swan contribute to worker’s drowning?
OSHA is investigating the death of a worker for a company that supplied swans and dogs to keep geese away from business and residential properties. Reports suggest one of the animals may have played a part in the worker’s drowning. [Read more…] about Did swan contribute to worker’s drowning?
Retaliation or justified firing for safety violation?
Making the call on whether to fire an employee for violating your company’s safety rules can be tough. Add state workers’ comp law and federal family leave law, and things can get even more complicated. [Read more…] about Retaliation or justified firing for safety violation?
Company hit with $406K fine in fatal grain explosion
“Disregard for the law” is how Labor Secretary Hilda Solis describes the events that led to a grain explosion that killed six workers and left two others seriously injured. Now OSHA has decided on the penalties for two companies involved in the incident. [Read more…] about Company hit with $406K fine in fatal grain explosion
Charged with moonlighting as fighter while collecting workers’ comp
This is not your usual case of suspected workers’ comp fraud in which an injured worker is seen making repairs on his house or lifting children. Raphael “Noodle” Davis, a Los Angeles City firefighter, ran into trouble by moonlighting as a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. [Read more…] about Charged with moonlighting as fighter while collecting workers’ comp
New ruling: How far back can OSHA look for recordkeeping violations?
A new court ruling significantly changes how far back OSHA can look for violations of its standard on recording employee injuries. [Read more…] about New ruling: How far back can OSHA look for recordkeeping violations?
Newspaper photo of worker on roof leads to OSHA fine
You’ve probably heard about OSHA inspections started because a compliance officer happened to be driving by a construction site and saw a potential violation. This story involves an investigation started because of a newspaper photo. [Read more…] about Newspaper photo of worker on roof leads to OSHA fine
Nail pierces builder’s heart and he lives to tell about it
“Very lucky” is how one doctor describes Dennis Hennis of Vineland, NJ who shot himself in the heart with a nail gun. [Read more…] about Nail pierces builder’s heart and he lives to tell about it