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...
Industrial Workers’ Accidents
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...
Accidental electrocution may have caused fatal work accident
When a work crew has to work on a site where high-voltage overhead cables are present in the vicinity, the danger should be evident. The company owner will be expected to do a thorough evaluation of the potential hazards and strategize on how to go about preventing...
Work accident claims 1 life at California fuel company
California employers and company owners are responsible for the safety of all their employees. The California division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) prescribe strict safety regulations in an effort to avoid the occurrence of a workplace...
Carbon monoxide exposure leads to 2 industrial accidents
Working in areas where high levels of gas are present could be fatal. Employers are responsible for ensuring the safety of their workers, and this includes monitoring the levels of poisonous gasses. Workers who are expected to work in areas where such gases could pose...
California worker suffers burn injuries in work accident
Before employers of California workers instruct employees to work in confined spaces, they have to abide by strict regulations as prescribed by OSHA. These regulations are in place to avoid a work accident that could result in severe injuries or even death. The...
OSHA investigates after deadly work accident
After an employee died at his place of employment, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration stepped in. Five companies in California and other areas were issued citations for serious safety violations. The employee reportedly died in a work accident on a...
California industrial accidents spark investigations
Construction workers are predisposed to dangers by simply showing up for work. Several construction sites were the subject of investigation by Cal/OSHA in the recent weeks. The inspections started after multiple industrial accidents occurred over a period of just four...
Cal-OSHA fines California company following work accident
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has issued a series of violations to a well-known company, Tesla Motors. The violations have been considered serious and the company's fines amount to $89,000. An investigation was launched after three...
California fair ride may expose employees to a work accident
Cal/OSHA recently launched an investigation into Butler Amusements, regarding its operations in California. The company has been fined over $100,000 by Cal/OSHA. Reports suggest that the company was fully aware that cross bracing and key bolts were removed and still...