Working in certain industries can entail a great deal of danger. However, most workers are supposed to be properly trained when they work in a high danger industry or around dangerous materials. Still, accidents happen. One such incident in California recently shows...
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California car company fined because of injured workers
Factories that manufacture cars can be particularly dangerous places to work. The metal and machinery can lead to situations where injured workers require medical attention. When there are cases of injured workers in California manufacturing facilities, there may be...
3 California construction workers injured on the job
Working construction in any capacity alongside a busy roadway can be a dangerous endeavor. Whenever cars or trucks are buzzing by as work takes place, there is a greater risk of injury or worse for those workers. A recent incident along a Sacramento California freeway...
In California, 2 nurses both suffered an injury on the job
There are certain professions that are inherently more dangerous than others. Certainly, any profession that involves dealing with the public can lead to dangerous altercations. The medical field can even be dangerous because patients -- or even those visiting them --...
California employee suffered an injury on the job
Working in a market or any kind of retail establishment does not typically come with too many hazards. Since there is money at these locales, there is always the danger posed by those who may wish to rob a place. A recent California incident highlights how risky it...
Explosion leads to work injury for 5 workers
Working in the gas industry can come with many potential dangers. Those dangers can lead to a work injury at any time and it can also impact the lives of those who live near a gas facility. Anyone who works at a gas processing plant in California may be interested to...
California fast food worker injured on the job
There are certain fields where a person may find they have several duties to perform during a shift. In the fast food industry, workers may be required to do more than serve or make food. There may even be duties that require them to be outside of the restaurant and...
News helicopter source of fatal work injury
Helicopters are used by many media outlets and businesses for a wide variety of reasons. It is not unusual to look up in the skies of California and see news helicopters or police helicopters too. While mostly a safe mode of transportation and a common way to go about...
Acid leads to work injury at California refinery
There are certain industries that entail more inherent dangers than others. Any kind of work or industry that includes working with chemicals or acids can be the site of a work injury despite the amount of training or safety measures that may be in place. A California...
2 workers injured on the job at drilling site
Any kind of work involving oil and gas can be particularly dangerous. Workers who have to handle day-to-day operations at drilling sites typically receive a great deal of training. However, despite any amount of training, accidents can occur and can lead to workers...