Heather Tyler, age 12, from Lakeland, Florida, was severely burned by a gas can explosion last month while standing near a bonfire. The gas canRead More
Burn Injuries
July 12, 2011 -
Mississippi Work Injuries Avoided by OSHA Enforcement of Safe Work Practices
Mississippi’s Howard Industries, Inc., in Ellisville, Mississippi was recently cited by OSHA for 17 safety violations following the electrocution death of Benjamin Edwards Spoon whileRead More
July 10, 2011 -
Workplace Explosion at John W. McDougall Metals Plant in Tennessee Kills One Worker
Shawn Allen Austin was killed in a flash fire at the John W. McDougall Metals Plant in Nashville, Tennessee. The John W. McDougall plant fabricatesRead More
December 12, 2010 -
Workers Killed in December 9, 2010 Al Solutions Chemical Plant Explosion
Three workers have been killed, and at least one worker was injured, when a chemical plant owned by Al Solutions Inc. exploded in New Cumberland,Read More
October 20, 2010 -
Work Electrocution: On the Job Injury and Death
Electrocution work injuries are some of the most common, deadly types of on the job injuries , and often lead to workers’ compensation claims andRead More
September 7, 2010 -
Georgia Power Lineman Dies
Kylan Warren, age 25, a Georgia power lineman, succumbed to burn injuries sustained in July after a crew he was working with accidentally drilled intoRead More
August 17, 2010 -
Georgia Power Lineman Burned In Gas Explosion
A Georgia Power lineman was severely burned in a Georgia work accident while installing a utility pole in Milton, Georgia. Authorities say 25-year-old Kylan WarrenRead More
July 16, 2010 -
Work Injuries at U.S. Steel Clairton Plant
An explosion and fire at the U.S. Steel Plant in Clairton, Pennsylvania has caused numerous burn injuries, according to recent news reports. It appears oneRead More
May 31, 2010 -
Deepwater Horizon: Transocean Rig Explodes, Workers Die.
Work injuries occur with some frequency at sea. While working on an offshore rig can be dangerous, proper workplace safety mechanisms and procedures can helpRead More
April 8, 2010 -
Atlanta: Workers Comp Claims Lead to Investigation, Fine
After repeated injuries, which undoubtedly required Georgia worker’s compensation attorneys, including amputations, Crespac, an Atlanta area manufacturer, has been cited for willful violations of OSHARead More
