In a Miami Aquarium, a Dolphin, “Sundance,” attacked his trainer. It was reported that the dolphin repeatedly struck the trainer and tried to pull the trainer down into the water. Apparently, the altercation may have been caused when the trainer had accidentally scratched the dolphin. After the attack, the visibly shaken trainer was taken by… Continue reading Dolphin Attacks Trainer: California Workers Comp Guide
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What is Occupational Medicine?
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?
MTA CLEANER SUSTAINS INJURIES IN AN UNPROVOKED ATTACK: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS # 48
It is reported that a New York City MTA Worker was slugged in the face. She worked as a cleaner. It is also reported that she worked for a company contracted with the MTA. Nypost.com This article will discuss “unprovoked attacks.” Are There Any Special Benefits For Individuals Who Sustain Work-Related “Unprovoked Attacks”? Possibly. In… Continue reading MTA CLEANER SUSTAINS INJURIES IN AN UNPROVOKED ATTACK: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS # 48
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
ATTACK AT HOSPITAL WITH MEDICAL WORKERS STABBED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS # 40
Headlines reported that Encino Hospital Workers were attacked a stabbed by an Attacker. These workers were reportedly in critical condition. Dailymail.com This article will discuss the immediate concern on this matter. What Is the Major Concern with This Incident? Given the facts and the assumption that the same knife was used in the attack each… Continue reading ATTACK AT HOSPITAL WITH MEDICAL WORKERS STABBED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS # 40
Southwest Airlines Attendant Sustains Dental Trauma As A Result of Unruly Passenger: Injured Worker In the News, #39
It is reported that an Unruly Passenger was sentenced concerning to jail time as a result of an attack of a Soutwest Airline Flight Attendant. The Attendant reportedly received a blow to her face and had some teeth broken. The plea agreement noted that the Flight Attendant suffered three chipped teeth, two of which needed… Continue reading Southwest Airlines Attendant Sustains Dental Trauma As A Result of Unruly Passenger: Injured Worker In the News, #39
IWITN #38: Was A United Airlines Worker Brawl With A Passenger A Work-related Injury?
A viral video shows a United Airlines Luggage Check-In Worker engaged in a fist fight with a customer. The video shows the UA Worker punching the customer. The video then shows the customer beating up the worker. Dailymail.com For the purpose of this post, we will take the video as the totality of the interaction.… Continue reading IWITN #38: Was A United Airlines Worker Brawl With A Passenger A Work-related Injury?
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