Back in 2009, a man working at a large retailer's distribution center here in southern California was killed. The deadly workplace accident occurred when the man fell into a machine that bales and compacts cardboard. Recently, it was announced that the company will be...
Workplace Accidents
Circumstances around fatal workplace accident under investigation
Mechanics here in California and elsewhere who work on large vehicles such as buses or tractor-trailers often find themselves risking injury to do so. Recently, a mechanic suffered fatal injuries to which he succumbed while on the job. The circumstances surrounding...
Is easing safety limits on truckers’ hours a harmful decision?
After more than 15 years of doing research and sleep studies, it became very clear to experts that the amount of sleep a person gets can have a significant impact on their day-to-day lives. This was most important when applied to how a person functioned in their job....
Possible mechanical failure injures 9 circus performers
When it comes to keeping us safe on the job, we expect that if our employer knows about a danger that they will do whatever is necessary to keep us out of harm's way. But a terrifying accident in another state this month is once again highlighting for our California...
California luggage worker dies in workplace accident at LAX
Employees at LAX recently held a fundraiser for a luggage worker who was found dead at the airport. Originally, authorities believed the man's death was due to a heart attack. Recently, the California division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Preventing a workplace accident goal of OSHA warning
Most California residents have a cell phone these days. In order to handle all of the cell phone traffic, the industry spends a great deal of time and money either updating and adding to its network of communication towers. The towers are needed to accommodate the...
600 days without a workplace accident at California water distric
Cal/OSHA instituted a program called the California Voluntary Protection STAR (Cal VPP/STAR) program several years ago. The program is designed to recognize companies, both public and private, with outstanding safety records. Recently, a water district in southern...
Amazon warehouse accident kills temporary worker
Many express concern that companies avoid meeting their obligations regarding safety in the workplace by hiring temporary workers. This is part of the reason that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration began an initiative in April regarding the safety of...
Workplace accident caused ban on contact with killer whales
California SeaWorld fans may remember that on Feb. 24, 2010, one of SeaWorld's killer whales drowned a seasoned trainer. When OSHA came in to conduct its investigation, it was determined that SeaWorld knew there was a risk to the human trainers before the workplace...
Be aware of potential workplace accidents when handling grain
Recently, the California Department of Industrial Relation's Division of Occupational Safety and Health took the opportunity to remind our state's agricultural employers about the dangers of grain handling and working in confined spaces. In recent history, the number...