Employees of cities nationwide are exposed to numerous safety hazards, and it is no different in California. Workers employed in departments such as Public Works, Public Utilities and Public Safety are entitled to the same protection against on-the-job injury as those in private companies. The February death of a worker has lead to a city in another state receiving several citations for serious safety violations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Fall into dam cause workplace injury to construction worker
A California construction worker had to be rescued after falling into a dam that was 40 feet deep. The workplace accident reportedly happened in Yolo County on a recent Tuesday at the site of a water intake project on the Sacramento River. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will reportedly be advised of the incident, and an investigation will determine whether any violations of safety regulations contributed to the workplace injury.
Woman killed in work accident when trapped by robotic machine
The fast pace of progress and development in the industrial sector of California and other states brings about additional hazards that must be contemplated and included in the safety training of employees. When a company installs robotic equipment, it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure workers are aware of the potential hazards and how to avoid industrial accidents. A woman in another state recently lost her life in a work accident that involved a piece of robotic equipment.
Industrial accidents: Injured worker rushed to trauma center
Industrial machine shops nationwide pose an endless number of safety hazards to workers. California is no exception, and employers have to comply with multiple safety regulations to protect workers from the dangers they face when operating equipment in such environments. Industrial accidents can cause catastrophic injuries.
