A brazen attempted robbery of news camera equipment led to a Security Guard’s murder. While working for Star Protective Agency, the Guard was assigned to an on location KRON news team. While doing so, he was shot in the abdomen and died. It is reported that he was married, has two children, and has three… Continue reading SECURITY GUARD TRAGICALLY MURDERED IN OAKLAND: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #3:
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WAS AN AMAZON EMPLOYEE FATALITY AN INDUSTRIAL EVENT? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #2
An Amazon Worker in New York City was fatally struck. It was reported that they were hit by an unlicensed driver who was a co-worker. At the time of the accident, the 24 year-old Amazon Worker was crossing a street at 11:30pm outside of the the Amazon Fulfillment Center. The worker was brought to the… Continue reading WAS AN AMAZON EMPLOYEE FATALITY AN INDUSTRIAL EVENT? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #2
Did A Not So Soup-er Customer Cause A Work Injury?: Injured Workers In the News, #1
Restaurant Workers, with both COVID-19 and work shortages, are encountering unprecedented stress. Restrictions and delays have customers are acting out in outrageous ways. Recently, a Restaurant Manager had a scary encounter with hot soup. It is reported that an angry Customer threw hot soup in a Restaurant Manager’s face. The Customer was upset because she… Continue reading Did A Not So Soup-er Customer Cause A Work Injury?: Injured Workers In the News, #1
WCITN #14: A Unique Film Production Injury
The Rust Film Production’s fatality was not the only work injury of interest. Another worker sustained a work injury when they were bitten by a venomous brown recluse spider. This occurred when the production was shutting down. The spider’s bite contained poison. As a result, the crew member has been hospitalized and may require the… Continue reading WCITN #14: A Unique Film Production Injury
WCITN #13: A Tragedy On The Way Home From Work
A NFL Referee tragically died recently after working a football game involving the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans. According to the reports, he “was driving home to Weldon Spring, Missouri, when he reportedly had a medical issue. Upon arrival, Metro Nashville police found Madsen unconscious. Police spokesperson Don Aaron said officers broke open… Continue reading WCITN #13: A Tragedy On The Way Home From Work
What You Need To Know About Qualified Medical Examiners’ Ethical Requirements
Injured Workers have certain rights with respect to attending Qualified Medical Evaluations. Further, Qualified Medical Evaluators have obligations towards the Injured Workers. There are rules and regulations for Qualified Medical Evaluators. Knowledge of these rules can assist Injured Workers with respect to their evaluation. This discussion relates only to the actual appointment and not the… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Qualified Medical Examiners’ Ethical Requirements
Job Choice, Spinal Pain & Workers’ Compensation
Your job choice may impact you having spinal pain. Neck and Back pain may have a relationship to your job satisfaction. A recent study suggests that workers’ spinal pain may have some connection to whether the workers like their job. Skillgate E, Isacson Hjortzberg M, Strömwall P, Hallqvist J, Onell C, Holm LW, Bohman T. Non-Preferred… Continue reading Job Choice, Spinal Pain & Workers’ Compensation
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #11, A FATAL TRAGEDY THAT OCCURRED IN DRAMATIC FASHION
A Bolshoi Theater had a tragedy occurred when an actor was crushed to death when a set backdrop fell upon him. The actor was 37 years old. It is reported that former Bolshoi performers condemned the working conditions. According to the story, “Nikolai Tsiskardze, a former principal dancer at the theatre, told Russian newspaper Komsomolkaya… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #11, A FATAL TRAGEDY THAT OCCURRED IN DRAMATIC FASHION
COVID-19, HEALTHCARE WORKERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A recent Occupational COVID-19, Study addressed Coronavirus Work Injury Claims for Health Care Workers. The study was done in Germany. Nienhaus A. COVID-19 among Health Workers in Germany-An Update. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Aug 31;18(17):9185. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18179185. PMID: 34501773; PMCID: PMC8431697. Healthcare Workers, being on the front line of medical care, are… Continue reading COVID-19, HEALTHCARE WORKERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WCITN #9: A Stressful Scene At An Italian Restaurant
In New York, a controversial scene that happened at Carmine’s Restaurant. It was not about a bottle of red, a bottle white, or a bottle of rose, it was in part as a result of COVID-19 restaurant limitations. As a result, an altercation ensued in which a two month employee was assaulted by customers. It… Continue reading WCITN #9: A Stressful Scene At An Italian Restaurant