Workplace Accidents

Any kind of construction work can be particularly dangerous. However, even for residential construction projects, there are many nationally and state-wide regulations that help minimize the incidents or occurrences where someone may be injured on the job. While many...

There has been a notable increase in small or craft breweries all across the United States. With this increase, comes an increase of incidents where workers have been injured on the job while working in this burgeoning industry. Recently in California, a worker at a...

Many jobs require driving company or government vehicles. Employees are typically highly trained and the state of the vehicles is definitely kept track of to ensure the safety of both workers who have to drive employer or government vehicles and for the safety of the...

Any time that someone is working outdoors, especially in the construction industry, there may be room for an accident to occur. Trees in particular are an especially dangerous obstacle for many California construction workers. In fact, a construction worker in...

Any kind of job can have its specific dangers or risks, especially if the worker is alone. Many people may assume working in a grocery store is a relatively safe occupational path; however there can still be risks involved. A California man recently suffered a fatal...

The firework or pyrotechnic industry can be a very risky line of work for anyone regardless of how long the employer has been around or how well trained a worker is. For one California man, doing his job has led to devastating injuries. The injured worker was igniting...

When people think of tree trimming work, they may think the heights workers need to endure may pose the greatest risk for workers health and well-being. Recently, a California tree trimmer met up with another hazard that actually took his life. Electricity appears to...

When people think about work accidents related to farming, grain silos or facilities that handle grain, they may not immediately conjure up images of an explosion. However, explosions at grain facilities, even in California, are more common than many may think because...

Workers in many types of professions experience some wear and tear on their bodies, which could result in significant injuries and ailments. This can range from carpal tunnel syndrome to serious head injuries and even death. However, professional athletes experience...

Any kind of work involving working on semi-trucks can be potentially dangerous given the sheer size of the vehicles. But, there are many safety standards and regulations in place all over the country to ensure these vehicles and those who work on them are safe....