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Work Injuries: New Victims to Blame

THE OLD AND THE ILLEGAL California has been the leader in blaming the victims for work related injuries.  In addition, regulatory enforcement was softened up to allow unsafe employers continue...

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Worker Blinded By No Lighting

An employee of a subcontractor for General Dynamics in San Diego was cleaning an inner hull of the Topeka. The general contractor was required to provide interior lighting for the workers but did not....

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Work Accident Falls: Floor Covering Accidents

A surveyor was called by the General Contractor to set grade stakes on and around a condominium developement.  Ventillation shafts around the complex were an ongoing source of subcontractor complaints...

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Work Accidents and Injuries: The Rush to Reform

Illinois, Oklahoma, Washington, California, Montana, et al are lining up for Workers’ Comp Reform in this economy.  Blame the injured worker because the costs are increasing and cut their recovery....

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FINALLY SOME REAL FALL PROTECTION

Falls are the number one cause of serious injury and death in building construction.  An average of 40 workers are killed annually as a result of falls from residential roofs.  These deaths are...

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JAIL TIME FOR DANGEROUS EMPLOYERS IS REAL FALL PROTECTION

In addition to a successful civil lawsuit,  criminal prosecution of an employer who repeats Osha Safety Violations is a viable way to deter dangerous practices and encourage safety. In 2008 a...

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Serious Injury on the Job

If you’ve suffered a trauma injury and you’ve broken a bone, you’d likely know it immediately. Most broken bones can heal on their own or with a cast with no long-term effects. Broken bones are not the...

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