Every occupation holds some degree of danger to employees, but the exact type of risks these workers face depends upon the specific job site and individual job responsibilities. Unfortunately, even the safest workers in California and across the country cannot always...
Month: March 2020
7 people killed in trench collapses since start of 2020
All occupations hold some degree of risk. Unfortunately, some are significantly more risky than others. For example, workers in California and across the country who are required to work in or near trenches could face significant harm in trench...
Industrial accident involving explosion results in fatality
Most workers in California and across the country are committed to safety, prompting them to follow all safety recommendations. Unfortunately, despite a variety of safety-conscious measures, an industrial accident can still occur, resulting in serious injury or, in...
What do you need to get back to work after a workplace accident?
When a person suffers an injury in workplace accident, it is more than an inconvenience. This event can lead to a ripple effect of financial loss and other complications, but workers' compensation benefits can offset that disruption. These benefits can provide...
Cause of 2 fatalities in work accident under investigation
While there is often great debate about the effects of drilling for oil on the environment in California and across the country, the risks that workers in such an occupation face are discussed less frequently. Unfortunately, a work accident can happen that can put the...
Worker injured in California work accident at construction site
Many people in California pass construction sites without much thought about the effort that workers put into making new buildings and other structures, sometimes putting their own lives at risk. However, the fact is that many construction workers are involved in...