A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with… Continue reading Tragic Accident: Industrial Robot Crushes Worker in South Korea: Injured Workers in the News, #99
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Unprofessional Conduct: Referee Faces Charges for Assaulting Coach: Injured Workers in the News, #97
It was reported that in Corona, California, located in Riverside County, a Referee punched a Coach in the face during the course of a high school basketball game. It was reported that the Coach was punched in the face and sustained additional blows when he was on the ground. As a result of the alleged… Continue reading Unprofessional Conduct: Referee Faces Charges for Assaulting Coach: Injured Workers in the News, #97
Tesla Crashes Into Fire Truck: Injured Workers in the News, #77
In California, a Tesla Driver died when his car slammed into a Fire Truck. It is reported that several of the firefighters at the scene were slightly injured. The cause of the accident is being investigated. Intoxication or possibly the Tesla’s Autopilot may be the cause. dailymail.com If The Tesla Driver Was At Fault, Can… Continue reading Tesla Crashes Into Fire Truck: Injured Workers in the News, #77
City Worker Dies After Being Electrocuted in a Cherry Picker: Injured Workers in the News #69
A sad story comes out of Houston, Texas. During election season, a Parks and Recreation Department Worker suffered a work-related injury- electrocution- and died. Foxnews.com News reports offer sparse information. Thus, we will create a hypothetical and assume that the electronic voting system was the source of the electrocution. The death, in an of itself,… Continue reading City Worker Dies After Being Electrocuted in a Cherry Picker: Injured Workers in the News #69
Carbon Dioxide at LAX Airport Sickened Employees: Injured Workers in the News #68
It is reported that four workers at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, Oct. 31, were sickened when a fire-suppression system inside an electrical room went off, releasing carbon dioxide.” One worker was sent to the hospital in grave condition. The worker apparently went into cardiac arrest. What Type of Injury Is This? This type… Continue reading Carbon Dioxide at LAX Airport Sickened Employees: Injured Workers in the News #68
CEMETERY WORKER CATASTROPHE: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #16
In New York City, a Cemetery Worker was crushed by a headstone weight 2,000 pounds. At the time, she was clearing graves. It is reported that the 53-year- old worker was a mother of 5 and that one of her sons was working with her at the time. Sadly, she died shortly after she was… Continue reading CEMETERY WORKER CATASTROPHE: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #16
WCITN #12: Will Workers’ Comp Deliver for a UPS Drivers’ Family?
A horrible accident occurred in San Diego, California. A UPS Driver was killed when a twin engine aircraft crashed their vehicle. It appears that a doctor, who owned the plane, may have been piloting the plane on a commute. Is This a Workers’ Compensation Claim? Assuming that the UPS Driver was “on the clock” and… Continue reading WCITN #12: Will Workers’ Comp Deliver for a UPS Drivers’ Family?
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #8: CAN A FIRE CAPTAIN FINGER LIABILITY ON A PROPERTY OWNER FOR A WORK INJURY?
In Los Angeles, a horrific property fire happened at a Vape Shop which included an explosion. As a result, a number of firefighters sustained injuries trying to put out the fire. A Fire Captain sustained serious injuries which included the loss of fingers. It was reported that he is now suing the property owner for… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #8: CAN A FIRE CAPTAIN FINGER LIABILITY ON A PROPERTY OWNER FOR A WORK INJURY?
ROBOTS IN THE WORKFORCE, INJURED WORKERS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
“ MY EYE! ROBOT!” Isaac Asimov, author of the book “I Robot,” propounded the rules of engagement of Robots with Mankind: “ A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the… Continue reading ROBOTS IN THE WORKFORCE, INJURED WORKERS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW