Category Archives: Workplace Accidents
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Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Workers are exposed to great heights, heavy equipment, electrical wires and unstable earth. This can lead to severe injuries and even death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified the four main causes of construction injuries. Here’s what to watch for—and how… Read More »
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When people take their vehicles to a mechanic, they expect that those repairs or maintenance tasks will be performed properly. We rely on mechanics to keep vehicles running safely—especially since the average person may not be able to perform those tasks on our own. When a mechanic is negligent, they may be held responsible for… Read More »
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One person died from injuries sustained in a workplace accident in Bradenton. The accident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, July 5 at WastePro in Bradenton, Investigators say the employee who was killed, Leroy Firestone, was standing on a ladder doing maintenance work on the hydraulic system of a garbage truck. While he was doing… Read More »