Did work aggravate employee’s existing back injury?
His doctor said an employee’s frequent lifting at work aggravated a pre-existing back injury. Did a court agree and award workers’ comp benefits?
Hazards
Family received comp for horrific death; can they also sue?
In the case of a “horrific industrial accident,” which OSHA says was caused by unguarded machinery and lack of lockout/tagout, a state supreme court has clarified when an exception to the exclusive remedy of workers’ compensation can be used.
Worker can sue since proper care wasn’t provided after incident
An injured employee whose co-workers failed to get him proper medical care can move forward with a negligence suit against his employer, according to an Alabama Supreme Court decision.
What’s ahead for OSHA regulations in 2020?
How will OSHA affect your company in 2020, the fourth year of the Trump administration?
Top 10 Safety News Alert stories of 2019
A video that shows how safety gear saved a worker’s life. A regulatory break from OSHA. The top causes of accidental death. And the “hash brown defense.” These are the stories that top Safety News Alert’s Year in Safety 2019.
Contractor sentenced to 2 years in prison for fatal trench collapse
The contractor convicted on two counts of manslaughter for his involvement in a fatal Boston trench collapse has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Was worker’s meningitis death caused by exposure to bird droppings?
The family of a groundskeeper sought death benefits under workers’ comp following his death from meningitis, which they say came from exposure to bird droppings at work. Did the family receive benefits?
Can firefighter get workers comp for heart attack?
A firefighter had a heart attack and applied for workers’ comp benefits. His employer denied benefits because of his physical condition. How did a court rule?
Sleep deprived? Use caution in everything you do
A new study shows the impact of not getting enough sleep is even larger than previously thought. The study from Michigan State University’s Sleep and Learning Lab shows sleep deprivation doubles the odds of making placekeeping mistakes (the ability to complete a series of steps without losing one’s place). Missing out on sleep also triples […]
