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The Costs of Traffic: How Much the Worst Traffic Bottlenecks in U.S. Cost
The high costs of the top traffic jams in the U.S. Sitting in traffic can be maddening – and costly. It can cost you in terms of time, gas, etc. While these costs can add up for an individual over the course of one year (or more), in the big picture, these costs are massive, according to the findings of a recent study conducted by the American Highway …
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Illinois Plating Co. Hit with 18 OSHA Violations for Exposing Workers to Toxins, Hazards
Illinois Plating Co. Hit with 18 OSHA Violations for Exposing Workers to Toxins A metal manufacturer and plating facility based in Cicero, Illinois has just been issued 18 OSHA violations – with penalties totaling more than $157,000 – for exposing workers to serious hazards. According to a recent OSHA announcement, action was taken against Electr …
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Fatal Mine Accident in Franklin County Kills 20YO Miner, Investigation Ongoing
Fatal Mine Accident in Franklin County Kills 20YO Miner, Investigation Ongoing Investigators from the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), as well as from the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals (IDMM), are now investigating just what caused a fatal mine accident that occurred in Franklin County last week, leaving one 20-year-old miner …
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Illinois Metal Fabricator Receives $76k OSHA Fine for Exposing Painters to Excessive, Dangerous Dust Levels
IL Fabricator Receives $76k OSHA Fine for Exposing Painters to Dangerous Dust Levels Lyon, LLC, based on Watsekea, Illinois, has recently been slapped with a $76,000 civil penalty from federal regulators for allegedly exposing painters to dangerous levels of dust. According to the official announcement regarding this enforcement action, regulators at …
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5 Sources of Potentially Harmful CO Exposure in the Wintertime
The wintertime can be a season to enjoy snow sports and celebrate the holidays. At home, however, it can also mean that it’s time to turn up the heat and make some changes to prepare for plummeting temperatures. For those living in freezing regions of the nation, taking some time to also mitigate their risks of CO (carbon monoxide) exposure can be cri …
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4 Essential Winter Driving Safety Tips for Illinois Motorists
Essential winter driving safety tips Winter is upon us, bringing with it cold, icy and, at times, snowy conditions. While this weather can make for a wonderful Christmas backdrop, it can also present some real risks to motorists, especially those who may not be as experienced at navigating the road and driving hazards that can arise during the winter se …
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Buckle Up & Drive Sober, IDOT Warns Motorists before They Head Out on Their Thanksgiving Day Travels
Buckle up & don't drive drunk, IDOT warns Thanksgiving travelers Today kicks off one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, as people across the nation hit the roads and/or skies to make it to their Thanksgiving Day celebrations. If you will be among the more than 39 million Americans driving to a Thanksgiving destination this year, officials at …
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3 Myths about Misdiagnoses Dispelled
Myths about misdiagnoses dispelled Physicians are generally trusted to provide the appropriate care for various types of injuries, diseases and other ailments. Unfortunately, however, problems can arise in the diagnostic process, complicating the delivery of proper care to ailing patients – and potentially putting them in harm’s way. Revealing th …
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Illinois Contractor Hit with $63,000 OSHA Fine for Exposing Workers to Trench Hazards
IL contractor issued OSHA violations for exposing workers to trench hazards An Illinois sewer and water contractor based in Schaumburg has recently been issued three OSHA safety citations, along with a $63,910 fine, for allegedly subjecting workers to trench hazards. According to OSHA, the contractor – VKR Enterprises, doing business as Mr. Rooter …
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3 Million Americans Suffered Work Injuries in 2014, BLS & OSHA Report
Rates of nonfatal work injuries in the U.S. in 2014 Last year, about 3 million Americans working in the private sector sustained a nonfatal job-related injury, according to a recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While this marked about 57,000 fewer work-related injuries last year (when compared to the numbers from 2013), it also c …