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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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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 …
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A Look at the Incidence & Causes of Coal Mining Injuries & Deaths in the U.S.
Coal mining accidents, injuries and risks for workers The coal mining industry is one of the most dangerous industries to be employed in, as coal miners are far more likely than other workers in private industry to sustain serious on-the-job injuries, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In fact, according to the latest statistics: The f …
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Workers Beware
So many workers regrettably wait too long following a work injury before retaining qualified counsel. They invariably wait for a crisis to first “hit them”. This is a huge mistake! So many cases these days are won or lost in the early minutes/days following a work injury. The employers today are much more keen in “stacking” the building bl …
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Work Accident that Cut Off Cordova Man’s Fingers Was Preventable, OSHA Says
A 45-year-old fabrication worker in Cordova, Illinois lost part of three fingers on his left hand when using a table saw that lacked the appropriate guard protections, officials at the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) have recently reported. This work accident occurred back in June at Material Control Systems, Inc., a company that …
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Illinois Construction Companies Exposed Workers to Asbestos Hazards, Hit with $1.8M OSHA Fine
Two Illinois-based construction companies have been issued nearly $1.8 million in fines from officials at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for reportedly exposing workers to asbestos hazards. Two Illinois construction companies face $1.8 million in OSHA fines for willfully exposing workers to asbestos hazards, a Mount Vernon work …
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A Glance at the Job Risks Young Workers Face & What They Can Do to Protect Themselves
Young workers who are just entering the workforce are among the most vulnerable to workplace accidents and injuries, according to officials at the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).In fact, in 2103 (the most recent year for which statistics are available), more than 350 workers (who are 24 and younger) lost their lives to fatal work ac …
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Failure to Provide Fall Protections Leads to More OSHA Citations for Il. Roofing Co.
An Illinois roofing company has recently been issued more OSHA citation for reportedly exposing workers to fall hazards. According to the announcement, the roofing company became the target of an OSHA investigation after regulators received a complaint that workers at a Naperville work site were not being granted the appropriate fall protections. An Ill …
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Fatal Construction Accident in Edwardsville Sparks OSHA Investigation
A fatal construction accident that occurred at a site in Edwardsville earlier this week has led to an OSHA investigation. The findings could impact the surviving family’s options for financial recovery.This past Monday, a fatal construction accident killed a 31-year-old man when a crane boom that he was servicing fell and crushed him. According to local …