A Washington Post Journalist on a MSNBC Meet the Press TV Broadcast revealed that“online harassment targeting her and her family caused her to experience “severe PTSD” and contemplate suicide in the recent past.” “The MSNBC coverage aimed to detail brutal harassment faced by female journalists — noting data that showed 73% reported experiencing online attacks… Continue reading DID JOURNALIST DEVELOP WORK- RELATED PTSD? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS # 32
Category: Workers’ Compensation
UMPIRE PUNCHED IN PARKING LOT: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #31
It is reported that a woman, after being ejected for cursing at the umpires as an attendee of a softball game, waited in a parking lot and proceeded to punch an umpire in the face. The umpire sustained a bruised face and black eye. Dailymail.com If The Accident Happened in the Parking Lot, Would It… Continue reading UMPIRE PUNCHED IN PARKING LOT: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #31
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
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
CAN A TEARFUL EVENT AT GARDENA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BE A WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #7
In the news, a recent horrifying event allegedly occurred at the Gardena Community Hospital. It is reported that dead covid-19 patients’ bodies were mishandled. The allegation reported is that these bodies were left outside in the rain. An anonymous witness indicated that “Security had tears in their eyes. They’re crying. Some of the security had… Continue reading CAN A TEARFUL EVENT AT GARDENA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BE A WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #7
CAN WATCHING TIK TOK VIDEOS CAUSE A PSYCHIATRIC WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #6
A Tik Tok Moderator is suing the company for severe psychological trauma. The facts reported are unique. The Moderator, while performing duties for TikTok, actually worked for a Third Party Contracting Firm called Telus International. She is currently pursuing a civil action against Tik Tok. She reports psychological trauma relates to watching hours of graphic content… Continue reading CAN WATCHING TIK TOK VIDEOS CAUSE A PSYCHIATRIC WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #6
SECURITY GUARD TRAGICALLY MURDERED IN OAKLAND: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #3:
A brazen attempted robbery of news camera equipment led to a Security Guard’s murder. While working for Star Protective Agency, the Guard was assigned to an on location KRON news team. While doing so, he was shot in the abdomen and died. It is reported that he was married, has two children, and has three… Continue reading SECURITY GUARD TRAGICALLY MURDERED IN OAKLAND: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #3:
WAS AN AMAZON EMPLOYEE FATALITY AN INDUSTRIAL EVENT? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #2
An Amazon Worker in New York City was fatally struck. It was reported that they were hit by an unlicensed driver who was a co-worker. At the time of the accident, the 24 year-old Amazon Worker was crossing a street at 11:30pm outside of the the Amazon Fulfillment Center. The worker was brought to the… Continue reading WAS AN AMAZON EMPLOYEE FATALITY AN INDUSTRIAL EVENT? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #2