During a planned skit, the Miami Heat NBA Team Mascot got a rude awakening. According to reports, he was belted by a famous mixed martial arts champion. As a result of two punches that were struck, the Mascot was hospitalized and provided pain medication. It is reported that he will not be missing anytime as… Continue reading MASCOT PUNCHED OUT: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #87
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WAS HOSPITAL WORKER INJURED AS A RESULT OF PLAYING THE ROLE OF AN ACTIVE GUNMAN? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #84
A Hospital’s Active Shooter Drill apparently went amuck. Psychiatric Hospital Worker asked to play the role of an Active Shooter was arrested when the Police were not aware of the drill. As a result, he was handcuffed. According to a lawsuit filed, the Hospital Worker “heard the safeties come off the police officers’ weapons. [He]… Continue reading WAS HOSPITAL WORKER INJURED AS A RESULT OF PLAYING THE ROLE OF AN ACTIVE GUNMAN? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #84
TIME OUT WHEN NFL MASCOT HURTS KNEE AND IS CARTED OFF FIELD: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #58
It is reported that Poe, the Baltimore Ravens’ mascot was carted off the field. They injured occurred during a mascot verses youth football team half-time match. The leg had to be stabilized. nypost.com This article will discuss the complexity of what appears to be a simple workers’ compensation injury. Does the Mascot’s Occupation Matter? What… Continue reading TIME OUT WHEN NFL MASCOT HURTS KNEE AND IS CARTED OFF FIELD: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #58
ANGRY CUSTOMER + MACHETE + A DICK’S SPORTING GOODS STORE MANAGER = WORK INJURY: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #53
A Dick’s Sporting Goods Store had quite an incident. A Customer, angry over the fact that he could not purchase a gun, reportedly took out a machete and slashed the Store Manager and 2 others. The Store Manager is reported to have serious injuries to his torso, arms, and head. It is reported that the… Continue reading ANGRY CUSTOMER + MACHETE + A DICK’S SPORTING GOODS STORE MANAGER = WORK INJURY: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #53
A DOLPHIN ATTACKS TRAINER: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #30
In a Miami Aquarium, a Dolphin, “Sundance,” attacked his trainer. It was reported that the dolphin repeatedly struck the trainer and tried to pull the trainer down into the water. Apparently, the altercation may have been caused when the trainer had accidentally scratched the dolphin. After the attack, the visibly shaken trainer was taken by… Continue reading A DOLPHIN ATTACKS TRAINER: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #30