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Featured image for post: MRI Machine Malfunction Leaves Nurse with Crushing Injuries: Injured Workers in the News, #99

MRI Machine Malfunction Leaves Nurse with Crushing Injuries: Injured Workers in the News, #99

Posted on November 2, 2023

A Kaiser Nurse from Redwood City California sustained a work-related injury when she was pinned between an MRI machine and a between a bed.  She received “deep lacerations requiring surgery after two screws became embedded in her body.” Dailymail.com It is reported that a probe found that the medical facility 'failed to provide radiologic services in a safe manner'.  Kaiser is now subject to an $18,000.00, fine. Supra.  It was noted that the “report found there were several breaches of protocol around the use of the machine, a diagnostic tool used to scan the body using magnetic fields...

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Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Overdose Claims Life of Washington Police Officer: Injured Workers in the News, #98

Posted on October 30, 2023

While working, a Police Officer- while at his precinct- collapsed and died from fentanyl and meth poisoning.  In the news reports, it is reported that the incident may not have been by accident.  According to the Dailymail, “Police in Vancouver, Washington, investigated Kelly's death and concluded that it was 'more likely than not caused by an intentional act and not an incidental workplace exposure,'” This article will discuss the issue within the framework of California Workers' Compensation Law with respect to this workplace death  and whether it was work-related. If Someone Dies At the...

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Featured image for post: Tragic Fate: Italian Cheesemaker Perishes in Cheese Wheel Avalanche: Injured Workers in the News, #96

Tragic Fate: Italian Cheesemaker Perishes in Cheese Wheel Avalanche: Injured Workers in the News, #96

Posted on October 25, 2023

A workplace tragedy raises an interesting workers' compensation hypothetical question.  It was reported that a Farmer was crushed to death by an avalanche of Parmesan Style Cheese Wheels. From the news account, it appeared that the Farmer owned the business.  This fact pattern raises the question as to whether a business owner can also be covered under workers' compensation benefits.  In addition to that issue, this article will analyze the industrial causation aspect to the accident. Would This Accident Qualify As A Workers’ Compensation Injury? As workers’ compensation is a “no fault”...

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Florida Teacher Attacked by Student Injured Workers in the News, #95

Posted on October 18, 2023

A Teacher (official title Paraprofessional) was brutally beaten by a 270 pound seventeen-year old student.    It was reported that she was beaten to the point that she lost unconsciousness (note: the loss of consciousness is a sign that there might be a brain trauma.)  The student was arrested, pled guilty and is reported  to be scheduled for criminal sentencing.  It is possible that the student could be sentenced as either an adult or a juvenile.  In the worst case scenario, the student faces up to 30 years in prison.  Flagerlive.  News accounts arguably have painted the Teacher as a...

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