A problematic workplace has plagued an Australian McDonalds. Alleged rat infestation created workplace disharmony along with “… falling ceiling tiles, exposed wiring, and broken air conditioners that are subjecting workers to unnecessary risks.” News.com.au This article will discuss how whether these workplace problems necessarily translate into workers’ compensation claim for work injury. Do These McDonalds’… Continue reading McDonalds’ Workers Serving Up Unhappy Meals? Injured Workers In the News, #109
Category: Psychiatric Work Injury
HIGH SCHOOL COACHES STRESSED BY HARASSMENT: INJURED WORKERS’ IN THE NEWS, #108
Long Beach High School Basketball Coaches are reportedly getting harassed on the job. It has been reported reported that a second coach recently resigned. With the last resignation, the Coach indicated that they received text messages from the parents. “It was eating me alive—the text messages I received, the messages going back and forth on… Continue reading HIGH SCHOOL COACHES STRESSED BY HARASSMENT: INJURED WORKERS’ IN THE NEWS, #108
TACO HELL? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #107
A Mexican Restaurant- Taco John’s-was on the verge of being renamed Taco Hell. Reportedly, an infestation of unruly teenagers was turning a paradise of guacamole and fajitas into purgatory. According to the Nypost.com, there were multiple events which involved activities such as middle school students stealing soda and condiments. The teens were accused of leaving… Continue reading TACO HELL? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #107
At SpaceX, Worker Injuries Soar Amidst Elon Musk’s Race to Mars: Injured Workers in the News, #101
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Company has been beset with work injuries. According to the DailyMail.com, the injuries have included cuts or lacerations, broken bones, dislocations,, hands or fingers were ‘crushed,’ head injuries, skull fractures, concussions and a traumatic brain injury. Further, there have been burns and eye injuries. There are allegations of safety failures. Specifically, in… Continue reading At SpaceX, Worker Injuries Soar Amidst Elon Musk’s Race to Mars: Injured Workers in the News, #101
Florida Teacher Attacked by Student Injured Workers in the News, #95
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… Continue reading Florida Teacher Attacked by Student Injured Workers in the News, #95
Psychological Injury & Work-Related Injuries: What You Need to Know
Researchers studying industrial medicine have identified two types of common job stressors; high psychosocial work demands and low job control are the two sources. With respect to these two job stressors, research has suggested that they are associated with an increased risk of depression. This assessment is not, however, without controversy. There are some researchers… Continue reading Psychological Injury & Work-Related Injuries: What You Need to Know
Monkeypox Occupational Needlestick Injury: Injured Workers in the News, #92
A doctor’s needlestick puncture wound was the subject of a journal article in Emerging Infectious Disease. The doctor, working in Portugal, suffered a needlestick injury to his left index finger. This occurred when he was collecting a fluid sample from a man who had a pustular rash. The doctor, according to the article, did not… Continue reading Monkeypox Occupational Needlestick Injury: Injured Workers in the News, #92
Store Clerk Set On Fire by Shoplifter: Injured Workers in the News, #91
In California. a Bay Area Clerk suffered a horrendous work injury. He was set on fire by a homeless serial shoplifter. Dailymail.com It is reported that the Clerk suffered second and third degree burns to his face, neck, chest and shoulder. This article will discuss the special benefit that an Injured Workers are entitled to… Continue reading Store Clerk Set On Fire by Shoplifter: Injured Workers in the News, #91
How to Claim Workplace Bullying Compensation
To qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, Work Injuries must arise out of and be in the course and scope of employment (AOE/COE). In order to make such a determination, Medical Professionals are often asked to describe how the injury happened. Workplace Bullying can be a mechanism of injury. Bullying can be a source of stress… Continue reading How to Claim Workplace Bullying Compensation
MTA BUS DRIVER STABBED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #85
An Irate Passenger stabbed a MTA Bus Driver’s left hand. It was reported that the two had gotten into an argument. As a result of the injury, the driver was taken to the hospital and was reportedly in stable condition. Nypost.com This article will discuss how this matter will be assessed as a work injury… Continue reading MTA BUS DRIVER STABBED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #85