The Rust Film Production’s fatality was not the only work injury of interest. Another worker sustained a work injury when they were bitten by a venomous brown recluse spider. This occurred when the production was shutting down. The spider’s bite contained poison. As a result, the crew member has been hospitalized and may require the… Continue reading WCITN #14: A Unique Film Production Injury
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COVID-19, HEALTHCARE WORKERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A recent Occupational COVID-19, Study addressed Coronavirus Work Injury Claims for Health Care Workers. The study was done in Germany. Nienhaus A. COVID-19 among Health Workers in Germany-An Update. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Aug 31;18(17):9185. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18179185. PMID: 34501773; PMCID: PMC8431697. Healthcare Workers, being on the front line of medical care, are… Continue reading COVID-19, HEALTHCARE WORKERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WCITN #9: A Stressful Scene At An Italian Restaurant
In New York, a controversial scene that happened at Carmine’s Restaurant. It was not about a bottle of red, a bottle white, or a bottle of rose, it was in part as a result of COVID-19 restaurant limitations. As a result, an altercation ensued in which a two month employee was assaulted by customers. It… Continue reading WCITN #9: A Stressful Scene At An Italian Restaurant
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #7: WHEN LIFE SAVERS LOSE THEIR LIVES
A California Firefighter recently died when battling the State’s second largest wildfire, the Dixie Fire. While the individual who died was not identified, it would appear that he worked for CALFIRE and was an Assistant Fire Engine Operator with the Lassen National Forest. It was reported that he suffered from a previous illness. Foxnews.com What… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #7: WHEN LIFE SAVERS LOSE THEIR LIVES
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #6, THE BOSS WHO WAS PHILLY CHEESESTEAK KNIFED
In the City of Brotherly Love, a Philadelphia Cheesesteak Shop Owner was stabbed in the neck by an employee. The news report indicated that the employee lunged “at his boss from behind and thrusting a 10-inch knife into his neck.” It was also reported that the store owner’s son was present “his son grabbed two… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #6, THE BOSS WHO WAS PHILLY CHEESESTEAK KNIFED
WCITN #4: Black Bear Problem On Aisle 3
While there were no work injuries, it was one that was quite memorable day for the Ralph’s Supermarket Employees at the Porter Ranch, California location. A Black Bear went grocery shopping. Brave workers were able to chase the 125 pound wild animal out of the store. Eventually, wildlife officials were able to take the animal… Continue reading WCITN #4: Black Bear Problem On Aisle 3
WCITN #3: Even Superheroes Get Hurt: What You Need to Know
Holy Cow Batwoman! Pow, Kabam! Ouch! Ruby Rose, who played Batwoman, on the CW Television Show reported that she sustained two injuries while working on the program. While wearing a latex Batwoman Mask, she developed an allergic reaction. She also had an accident on the set which required back surgery. foxnew.com Can An Allergic Reaction… Continue reading WCITN #3: Even Superheroes Get Hurt: What You Need to Know
What You Need To Know About Amputations & Workers’ Compensation
Amputations can be a life-changing event for a Worker. Workers may lose their ability to perform their job as well as perform activities of daily living. The Workers’ Compensation Community is concerned about amputation cases as they involve extensive medical costs and missed time from work. This article will discuss amputations, special laws concerning amputations,… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Amputations & Workers’ Compensation
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS, EPISODE #2, A RESTAURANT COOKING UP STRESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A Restaurant closed for a “day of kindness” after enduring customers’ abuse. Nypost.com Restaurant Employee stress is real. Some of the story’s restaurant’s employees were reduced to tears from customers swearing, threatening, arguing, and yelling. The story illustrated multiple stressors that restaurant employees experience. Customer abuse was the highlight. There were management problems as well.… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS, EPISODE #2, A RESTAURANT COOKING UP STRESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS, EPISODE #1: BURGER MADNESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Many news articles involve work injuries. A recent viral story about Burger King Employees quitting their jobs en masse is one of them. Fox News reported that “[e]mployees there said they’ve been working in a kitchen with no air conditioning for weeks, with the temperature reaching more than 90 degrees at one point, according to KLKN Channel… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS, EPISODE #1: BURGER MADNESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW