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
Category: Psychiatric Work Injury
JAIL DEPUTY GETS EAR BITTEN : INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #83
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
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
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
CAN PARENTS CAUSE A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH A PSYCHIATRIC WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #64
Parent mistreating High School Football Coaches is becoming a problem. If this mistreatment caused the Coach an emotinoal injury, can a workers’ compensation claim be filed? A recent news report indicated that a High School Football Coach quit his job due to parents’ behavior. It was reported that, after a game ended, a group of… Continue reading CAN PARENTS CAUSE A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH A PSYCHIATRIC WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #64
BURGER KING MELEE LEAVES YOUTHFUL FAST FOOD WORKERS INJURED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #62
Fast Food Workers at a Burger King encountered a true “burger insanity” moment. According to the reports, “[i]t started with an unruly customer and spilled pop. By the time it was over, a 17-year-old worker had to get stitches for a cut to the forehead and a 15-year-old, working her first job, suffered a busted… Continue reading BURGER KING MELEE LEAVES YOUTHFUL FAST FOOD WORKERS INJURED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #62
A MTA WORKER IS BOTH A HERO….AND AN INJURED WORKER: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #55
Mr. Anthony Wilson, an MTA Worker, is both a hero and an Injured Worker. It was reported that “[l]ast week, Nelson was cleaning the Pelham Bay subway station in the Bronx when police allege 49-year-old Alexander Wright began to harass customers. Nelson stepped in to protect them, but the suspect quickly turned his rage toward… Continue reading A MTA WORKER IS BOTH A HERO….AND AN INJURED WORKER: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #55
LAUNDROMAT WORKER HAMMERED BY THIEF: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #54
It is reported that a 70 Year-Old Laundromat Employee was attacked. A robber who was allegedly was trying to steal detergent grabbed a hammer owed by the business and struck the Laundromat Worker four times in the head. foxnews.com This article will discuss issues of elderly workers as well as head traumas. What Issues Come… Continue reading LAUNDROMAT WORKER HAMMERED BY THIEF: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #54
MCDONALD’S WORKER PEPPERED IN POSSIBLE ROBBERY ATTEMPT: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #51
A McDonald’s Worker was pepper sprayed in what was believed to be an attempted robbery. The employee’s injuries were reported to be minor. They were not taken to the hospital. nypost.com This article will discuss the issues with respect to this incident. If the Worker Wanted to Pursue a Claim of Emotional Injury, Does the… Continue reading MCDONALD’S WORKER PEPPERED IN POSSIBLE ROBBERY ATTEMPT: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #51