There are millions of people in the United States who report to work every day. Most of these employees work hard to fulfill their job responsibilities in a manner that ensures their safety. Despite these efforts, workers in California and across the country can still...
Workplace Injuries
Man dies as a result of workplace injuries
Most employers in California provide training in order to protect their workers. Unfortunately, there are some situations that can likely never be anticipated. Such appears to be the case in a recent accident that caused fatal workplace injuries.The incident happened...
Workplace injuries reported in pipeline explosion
Many people in California and across the country depend on gasoline in their everyday lives. Even those who do not personally own a motor vehicle or other piece of equipment that requires gasoline often utilize public transportation or depend on a family member who...
Back injuries are the most common work injury
When people think of workers' compensation, they usually think of slips, falls, overexertion and repetitive motion injuries. All are true, and back pain may be the consequence from any of them. After the common cold, back pain is one of the main reasons Americans miss...
Worker at California Goodwill suffers fatal workplace injuries
Most people in California are aware that all occupations contain some degree of risk. While the risk for an employee of Goodwill, for example, likely seems relatively low, any occupation that requires a worker to operate heavy machinery could lead to workplace...
Man’s workplace injuries results in amputation
Some injuries suffered at work by those in California can be treated, and after a certain period of recovery, the person can return to his or her life. Other workplace injuries, such as an amputation, will force the person to relearn how to perform multiple tasks in...
Hearing loss high on list of workplace injuries in California
Not all injuries people suffer on the job are the result of accidents. Many people suffer cumulative injuries that develop over the course of time. In fact, some reports indicate that hearing loss is one of the most common workplace injuries in California and...
Man dies from workplace injuries suffered in scaffolding collapse
All jobs hold some sort of risk. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration works with employers in an attempt to reduce the amount of risks that employees encounter in the workplace, accidents can still happen in California and across the country. In...
Man hospitalized due to workplace injuries
Regardless of what occupations people in California have, they likely face hazards in their workplaces. The degree of risk varies according to the type of occupation. Those who work in automobile repairs shops that utilize lifts, for example, could be seriously...
Investigation follows incident involving fatal workplace injuries
It is often amazing to think of the impact of a single moment. A split second decision, especially at the workplace, can often have serious ramifications. As a result, California and other states require employers to provide workers' compensation insurance benefits to...
