Any kind of work with gas or natural gas can be dangerous and lead to injuries. Because of the inherent danger of this kind of work, there are strict laws and regulations surrounding the operations of any natural gas facility in California or any other state. Despite...
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California propane worker injured on the job recently
Any kind of work involving the handling, processing or delivery of gas and propane can be particularly dangerous as these are hazardous substances that must be handled with care. Any worker in the propane industry is highly trained about safety precautions for their...
Clarity of workers’ compensation claims a must in California
Like most legal areas or situations, there is much room for confusion and many misconceptions that surround the topic of workers' compensation laws and regulations. Anyone in California who is injured on the job in any way should take it upon themselves to seek...
California city worker fatally injured on the job
Any kind of work for a town, district or city can entail a number of responsibilities and job duties. It isn't uncommon for California city crew workers to be around heavy machinery or vehicles, which can all be potentially dangerous to work around. Recently in San...
California power worker injured on the job
Electricity can be extremely dangerous, especially for those who have to work with it in any capacity. Individuals who work with the power company are highly trained to work with electricity in all forms, yet it is still possible for a power company worker to be...
California man injured on the job when sign falls
Any work or job involving the handling of gasoline or other explosive gases can be dangerous and worrisome, as there is a possibility of an accident. However, there are other dangers that can end up leading to incidents on the job aside from the dangers of gas....
Postal worker injured on the job by weather event
Most every job has safety regulations and procedures to keep workers safe. Yet, there are some dangers that simply can’t be avoided. Weather is one of those dangers that can’t be predicted or controlled. Recently, a postal worker was injured on the job by...
Man working on wind turbine suffers work injury
Any kind of construction or repair work that requires being high off the ground is inherently dangerous. In California, wind turbines for energy are extremely high and can be treacherous to repair or work on. One worker who was using a crane to work on a wind turbine...
Several suffer a work injury in California related to flooding
A recent incident of flooding has garnered attention. The rupture of a water main in Los Angeles, California, caught national attention as tens of millions of gallons of water poured through the campus and flooded streets, buildings and parking garages. However,...
California worker suffers fatal work injury, other hospitalized
Construction work in general can be hazardous and lead to serious injuries. During the summer months, any construction needed at high schools in California may typically be conducted at this time so as to be completed before students return to school. Two construction...