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Women Stab Delta Employee, Teenage Barista, Mattress Mascot in Employee Attacks 
Women Stab Delta Employee, Teenage Barista, Mattress Mascot in Employee Attacks 

Atlanta, GA (WorkersCompensation.com) – One woman stabbed at least three people at the Delta International Airport this week, while another woman stabbed an employee dressed like a mattress in continuing attacks against employees continue.   On […]
Employees Killed in Work Accidents Across Multiple States 
Employees Killed in Work Accidents Across Multiple States 

Montgomery, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) – A food worker died in a warehouse accident last week, one of several industrial accident that took the lives of workers over the past few weeks.   The worker, an employee at […]
OSHA Looks to Limit who can be in Investigations
OSHA Looks to Limit who can be in Investigations

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a proposed rule that would revise regulations over who can be present during on-site inspections. The proposed […]
Behavior Change Can Mitigate Serious Workplace Injuries & Fatalities: Steps to Success
Behavior Change Can Mitigate Serious Workplace Injuries & Fatalities: Steps to Success

Las Vegas, NV (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Dr. Tyler Amell, a specialist on workplace health and well-being, recently delivered a compelling keynote speech at the National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference. The event occurred at the Mandalay […]
Rats, Hazards, Watermelon-throwing Shoppers Make Dollar General Worst Job in U.S.
Rats, Hazards, Watermelon-throwing Shoppers Make Dollar General Worst Job in U.S.

Goodlettsville, TN (WorkersCompensation.com) – Between the rats, the blocked fire exits and the watermelon-throwing shoppers, Dollar General stores may just be the worst retail jobs in America, according to Bloomberg. In a profile of the […]
Cook Links Need for Surgery to Lifting ‘Bigger Woman’ off McDonald’s Floor
Cook Links Need for Surgery to Lifting ‘Bigger Woman’ off McDonald’s Floor

Wynne, AR (WorkersCompensation.com) – Just because an employee had a back injury in the past doesn’t mean his new back injury isn’t work-related. Employers and carriers should review medical records carefully before they argue that […]
Contractor Sues Kanye West for Dangerous Working Conditions
Contractor Sues Kanye West for Dangerous Working Conditions

Malibu, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – A construction contractor is suing rapper Kanye West over alleged dangerous working conditions and unpaid wages. Musician and contractor Tony Saxon filed suit against West, who legally changed his name to […]
Texas ‘Death Star’ Bill Blocking Cities from Protecting Employees Ruled Unconstitutional
Texas ‘Death Star’ Bill Blocking Cities from Protecting Employees Ruled Unconstitutional

Austin, TX (WorkersCompensation.com) – A new law in Texas aimed at preventing cities from enacting legislation that, would protect employees during extreme heat among other things, was declared unconstitutional at the end of August, but […]