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OIG: OSHA Must Do More to Protect Warehouse Workers  
OIG: OSHA Must Do More to Protect Warehouse Workers  

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) -- According to findings from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General, OSHA must do more to protect warehouse workers from illness and injury.   The report, released Oct. 11, found […]
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 […]