Updated: February 13, 2025 In the field of medicine, there is a specialty that addressed work injuries, Occupational Medicine. Many Injured Workers, during the course of their treatment or as part of their evaluation process, encounter doctors who specialize in the field of Occupational Medicine. In sum, Occupational Medicine Doctors play a variety of roles… Continue reading What is Occupational Medicine?
Category: Work Injury
CAN A NFL FOOTBALL PLAYER’S AMPUTATION FROM A COLLEGE INJURY BECOME A NFL WORK-RELATED COMPENSATION CLAIM? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #43
It is reported that Marcus Davenport of the NFL Saints recently had part of his pinky amputated. It is reported that the injury was from his college career. Over the years, however, he has had several surgeries to his his pinky. During his professional career, in 2021, he had a surgery on the finger. cbssports.com… Continue reading CAN A NFL FOOTBALL PLAYER’S AMPUTATION FROM A COLLEGE INJURY BECOME A NFL WORK-RELATED COMPENSATION CLAIM? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #43
THE “LUCKIEST” WOUNDED EMPLOYEE? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #42
Television Golf Reporter, Sage Steele, sustained an industrial injury when a line drive golf ball struck her in the face at a Professional Tournament. She sustained facial injuries which included dental. She reported that she “the luckiest person in the world to still be here.” Foxnews.com She reported “it is amazing how quickly life can… Continue reading THE “LUCKIEST” WOUNDED EMPLOYEE? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #42
CALFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICERS SERIOUSLY INJURED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, # 34
A horrendous accident happened when an alleged drunk driver struck a parked California Highway Patrol aka CHP Squad Vehicle on the freeway. It is reported that the driver was traveling 95 miles per hour upon impact and that the cruiser. The police car erupted into flames. The Officers were rushed to the hospital. One is… Continue reading CALFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICERS SERIOUSLY INJURED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, # 34
NEWS REPORTER SERIOUSLY HURT IN UKRAINE: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #28
A Fox News Reporter sustained severe injuries when he and his crew came under attack in Ukraine. According to reports, Mr. Hall, the reporter, wrote, “[t]o sum it up, I’ve lost half a leg on one side and a foot on the other. One hand is being put together, one eye is no longer working,… Continue reading NEWS REPORTER SERIOUSLY HURT IN UKRAINE: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #28
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S HELICOPTER CRASH: INJURED WORKERS’ IN THE NEWS, #23
Five Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies and one Civilian were injured when a department helicopter crashed. The vehicle was in flight to a vehicle collision scene. It reported that the injuries were not life threatening. In the copter, there were deputies including the pilot, copilot, crew chief and two paramedics. Villanueva [the Sheriff] said the… Continue reading LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S HELICOPTER CRASH: INJURED WORKERS’ IN THE NEWS, #23
MUSEUM WORKERS STABBED BY CUSTOMER: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #21
Museum Workers at the New York Museum of Modern Art were viciously attacked by a Customer. The customer leaped over a counter and proceeded to stab two 24 year old employees with a knife. The individual believed to have stabbed the individuals had an address which provided housing for homeless and those living with hiv… Continue reading MUSEUM WORKERS STABBED BY CUSTOMER: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #21
THE WORST WORK INJURY EVER? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #20
A Contract Worker was killed at a landfill in Florida in perhaps the most horrible way possible. While he was using a Porta Potty, a bulldozer ran the portable bathroom and killed his co-worker. The Bulldozer Operator and the Deceased Employee worked for the same company. It is reported that the driver ‘… immediately exited… Continue reading THE WORST WORK INJURY EVER? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #20
AMAZON WAREHOUSE WORKER TERRIFIED BY ROBOT? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #19
Apparently Robots trapped an Amazon Worker in a warehouse. He documented this incident and posted it on TikTok. It is reported “In a truly mesmerizing moment, just as the man turns down one route, his pathway to freedom is blocked as another yellow shelf is moved directly into his way, forcing him to turn around.… Continue reading AMAZON WAREHOUSE WORKER TERRIFIED BY ROBOT? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #19
A ROBECKS EMPLOYEE’S ENCOUNTER WITH A CUSTOMER DID NOT GO SMOOTHLY: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #12
A Robeck’s Juice Store Customer’s tirade rocked Store Employees. He shouted anti immigrant statements as well a profanity. It is reported he tried to enter the employee’s work area and his tossed and struck an employee with a drink. The Customer was angry because he believed that the employee who prepared the drink with nuts… Continue reading A ROBECKS EMPLOYEE’S ENCOUNTER WITH A CUSTOMER DID NOT GO SMOOTHLY: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #12