In many workplaces in California and across the country, there are several known health and safety hazards. As a result, workers take precautions to ensure their safety. Unfortunately, some workplace injuries result from unexpected accidents due to unforeseen hazards....
Month: January 2017
Man dies from workplace injuries following industrial accident
When walking through the average workplace in California, an observer can likely notice indicators that employee safety is a top priority. There are often warning signs and protective gear visible throughout a business. Unfortunately, despite these efforts employees...
Workers’ compensation and back pain
Many employees in California drive to work every day to earn a paycheck, but they may also be gaining something else: back pain. Whether a worker is stocking shelves at a grocery store, raising beams at a construction site or building cars in a factory, the...
Man airlifted after suffering workplace injuries
There are many potential risks in all workplaces in California and across the country despite the efforts that employers have in place to protect workers. However, there is likely nothing more terrifying for a person working in the field alone than suffering serious...
Top 3 things you should know about workers’ comp
The state of California has approved hundreds of millions of dollars in workers' comp payments. Thousands of cases are filed every year, though, and summarily denied. Many people who have suffered workplace injuries are left wondering what must be done in order to get...
Man suffers fatal workplace injuries due to tree branch
No workplace in California is completely devoid of safety risks. As a result, the Occupational Safety and health Administration has created various standards in order to protect workers while they complete their job responsibilities. Unfortunately, even the most...
Surgical team responds after man suffers workplace injuries
Manufacturing facilities in California and across the United States often have strict guidelines in place in order to protect the health and safety of their employees. However, there are unexpected situations that may arise that can still result in workplace injuries....
Man falls into mixing tank, suffers fatal workplace injuries
As people in California go through their workday, they likely have routine tasks that they complete. Despite their familiarity with these tasks, there is still danger in them. For example, a man in another state recently suffered fatal workplace injuries during a...
Construction accidents often prove fatal
Most people would agree that police officers and firefighters have dangerous jobs. However, many people in California may be unaware of the fact that those who work in construction also face significant workplace dangers. Unfortunately, construction accidents not only...
Man’s workplace injuries prove fatal
All professions hold some degree of risk. While there are certain measures that can be taken to decrease these risks, no workplace in California is completely without the possibility of workplace injuries. Unfortunately, one man recently lost his life following a...