EAST PALESTINE, OH (June 5, 2023) — The aftermath of the East Palestine train derailment is receiving relentless attention from both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Norfolk Southern, who are closely monitoring the extensive clean-up efforts and providing regular updates to the local community. Norfolk Southern, responsible for the railway, is currently focused on … Read more
Fatal Electrocution at Alabama Paper Mill: A Tale of Willful Safety Violations and a Life Lost Hello, folks. Today, I’d like to share a sobering tale with you – a story of a workplace where safety took a back seat and a life was tragically lost. In Maplesville, Alabama, a 36-year-old worker at South Coast … Read more
Today, I’d like to share with you some inspiring stories about what the U.S. Department of Labor and OSHA is doing in the name of workplace safety and mental health. Through their strategic partnership program, they’re teaming up with employers, employees, and various organizations to create safer and healthier work environments. Here are three separate … Read more
I’d like to tell you about the Dighton Power Plant in Massachusetts, a shining example of workplace safety and health. The U.S. Department of Labor recently renewed Dighton Power’s ‘Star Level’ designation, recognizing the plant’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for its 15 employees. Located in Dighton, Massachusetts, the power plant … Read more
Four McDonald’s Employees Triumph Over Retaliation for Reporting COVID-19 Hazards It’s time to dig into another story that proves the resilience and courage of the American workforce. This time, we’re talking about four employees from a Los Angeles McDonald’s franchise who found themselves in a bit of a pickle when they were fired for reporting … Read more
Escondido-based Green View Landscape & Tree Service Inc. Accused of Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scheme Five owners and supervisors of Escondido-based Green View Landscape & Tree Service Inc. (GVLTS) were arraigned on multiple felony counts of insurance fraud after allegedly underreporting their employees’ wages to save on workers’ compensation insurance premiums. Antonio Martinez Resendiz, Ismael Martinez … Read more
I’ve seen my fair share of jobs that come with their own set of risks. The recent reports on worker safety at Amazon warehouses, however, have caught my attention. These massive facilities are a critical part of the company’s operations, and it seems that they’ve become notorious for their high rates of worker injuries. According … Read more
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched a survey to understand the impacts of state laws legalizing marijuana on trucking and its workforce. This comes as conflicts and uncertainty arise between state and federal laws, especially for federally-regulated workers. The survey, first deployed in-person at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) with over 300 drivers … Read more
Introduction The U.S. is one of the few industrialized countries that has yet to ban the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution of commercial asbestos, a deadly carcinogen. Despite well-documented health risks, asbestos exposure continues to endanger the lives of American workers. However, a new bipartisan effort in Congress aims to change this situation. The Alan … Read more
There is a serious issue that’s been affecting our workers in the Midwest. It’s something that might not cross your mind every day, but it’s critical for those who work in the trenches—excavation hazards. In 2022, we saw a heartbreaking increase in the number of workers who lost their lives while working in trenches and … Read more
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