While food was distributed to jail inmates, a fight broke out. In the scuffle, a Female Deputy Jailer was not only beaten, she also had her ear was partially bitten off. She was sent to the hospital. There was no report as to whether the ear would be able to be saved. Foxnews This article… Continue reading JAIL DEPUTY GETS EAR BITTEN : INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #83
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ROCK GETS DELIVERED INTO FED-EX DRIVER’S HEAD: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #82
A FedEx Semi Truck Driver was seriously injured when, according to the police, has a rock thrown into his windshield. It is reported that he had significant injuries to his head. According to the report, “The only thing I remember is waking up in the ambulance truck with them asking me questions,” the driver said.… Continue reading ROCK GETS DELIVERED INTO FED-EX DRIVER’S HEAD: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #82
BUS DRIVER STRESSED AND SPRAYED UPON: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #81
Tormented by students, a School Bus Driver went viral tirade when she quit her job. The Asthmatic Bus Driver reportedly suffered attacks after students repeatedly sprayed perfume on her. Upon the second spraying. she became irate. She said that was done with “this sh@$”, and left her job of two years. dailymail.com This article will… Continue reading BUS DRIVER STRESSED AND SPRAYED UPON: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #81
GROCERY CLERK PUMMELED BY CUSTOMERS: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #79
A Grocery Clerk was attacked by multiple customers. A dispute concerning cashing in recyclables led to the violent attack. Nypost.com According to the New York Post, the Clerk stated ““No one ever attacked me like that.” The article noted “she’s terrified to go back to work because her attackers are still on the loose and… Continue reading GROCERY CLERK PUMMELED BY CUSTOMERS: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #79
Tesla Crashes Into Fire Truck: Injured Workers in the News, #77
In California, a Tesla Driver died when his car slammed into a Fire Truck. It is reported that several of the firefighters at the scene were slightly injured. The cause of the accident is being investigated. Intoxication or possibly the Tesla’s Autopilot may be the cause. dailymail.com If The Tesla Driver Was At Fault, Can… Continue reading Tesla Crashes Into Fire Truck: Injured Workers in the News, #77
LAX Shuttle Crash With Plane: Injured Workers in the News, #76
A LAX Shuttlebus collided with a taxiing Airplane. It was reported that the plane struck the bus. The news account indicated that the cause of the injury was unknown. As a result of the accident, both the Tug Driver and the Bus Driver may have both been injured and required hospitalization. nypost.com This article will… Continue reading LAX Shuttle Crash With Plane: Injured Workers in the News, #76
6-Year Old Shoots Teacher: Injured Workers in the News #73
It is reported that an Elementary School Teacher was deliberately shot by a six-year-old student in her classroom. She is reportedly critically ill. Dailymail.com This article will discuss this fact pattern under the premise that the Teacher was a Public School Employee within the State of California. Are There Limits to This Teacher’s Workers’ Compensation… Continue reading 6-Year Old Shoots Teacher: Injured Workers in the News #73
83-Year-Old Home Depot Employee Death: Injured Workers in the News #72
An 83-year-old Home Depot Worker died six weeks after sustaining a work injury. He had been shoved to the ground by a serial shoplifter while apparently trying to stop a theft. The Home Depot Worker sustained injuries as a result of the shove and he lived for 5 weeks before passing. The medical examiner has… Continue reading 83-Year-Old Home Depot Employee Death: Injured Workers in the News #72
City Worker Dies After Being Electrocuted in a Cherry Picker: Injured Workers in the News #69
A sad story comes out of Houston, Texas. During election season, a Parks and Recreation Department Worker suffered a work-related injury- electrocution- and died. Foxnews.com News reports offer sparse information. Thus, we will create a hypothetical and assume that the electronic voting system was the source of the electrocution. The death, in an of itself,… Continue reading City Worker Dies After Being Electrocuted in a Cherry Picker: Injured Workers in the News #69
Carbon Dioxide at LAX Airport Sickened Employees: Injured Workers in the News #68
It is reported that four workers at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, Oct. 31, were sickened when a fire-suppression system inside an electrical room went off, releasing carbon dioxide.” One worker was sent to the hospital in grave condition. The worker apparently went into cardiac arrest. What Type of Injury Is This? This type… Continue reading Carbon Dioxide at LAX Airport Sickened Employees: Injured Workers in the News #68