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Jun 17, 2024 · According to the National Safety Council and OSHA, in the U.S., a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds. Construction’s “Fatal Four”— falls, struck by object, electrocution, and caught-in/between — accounted for more than half of construction worker deaths in 2018.
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Jun 21, 2024 · As long as you’re not in a low-risk, exempt industry, OSHA requires you to report any incident that results in restricted work, permanent transfer, or days away. Some cases are even required to be reported to OSHA directly (like hospitalizations, fatalities, or enucleations (loss of an eye).
6 days ago · Employer at Fault for Accident. As they were doing so, an injection nozzle dislodged and sprayed molten plastic into the face of one of the workers. That worker suffered second- and third-degree burns. Following its investigation into the accident, OSHA cited the employer because it did not:
Jun 25, 2024 · Washington — A recent letter of interpretation from OSHA clarifies whether a fatal motor vehicle incident involving an employee would be considered work-related. In the June 12 letter, OSHA describes a real-world scenario in which a worker drove about 300 miles to visit a customer and stayed at a hotel for several days.
Jun 11, 2024 · While safety technology continues to improve, the building industry remains among the most dangerous in the world. Here are 36 construction safety statistics to put the scope of the problem into perspective.
Jun 11, 2024 · Failure to report a workplace injury or illness within the state-mandated time frame may result in forfeiture of your right to file a workers’ compensation claim. Once your employer is notified, they are required to ensure you receive all necessary medical attention.
1 day ago · OSHA Fines Georgia Construction Contractor for Safety Lapses Following Fatal Worker Fall NOR-D LLC faces $61,065 in proposed penalties following the death of a 54-year-old worker. By Robert Yaniz Jr.
