Fast Food Workers are being subjected to unprecedented dangers. Minor disputes with Customers, such as over condiments, have led to both injury and tragedy. A recent assault of Fast Food Workers in New York is both disturbing and unique. Fancy French Fry Establishment Workers were assaulted by a trio of unruly customers upset over the… Continue reading RESTAURANT STAFF ASSAULTED IN SAUCE-Y DISPUTE: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS # 46
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NO PEACE, NO MCNUGGETS AT A MCDONALDS: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #33
There was no “Happy Meal” at a Boston McDonalds when minors allegedly terrorized the store. The minors alleged conduct was so horrible that the Manager closed the restaurant. It is alleged that these minors threw rocks and water bottles as customers and employees. It is reported that “[a]fter the worker tossed a cup of Coke… Continue reading NO PEACE, NO MCNUGGETS AT A MCDONALDS: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #33
MAIL CARRIERS ATTACKED IN SANTA MONICA: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #29
The United States Postal Service Mail Carriers have been assaulted and threatened in Santa Monica, California. The situation is so bad that mail service has been suspended with respect to a certain area of the town. Foxnews.com Assuming that these workers sustained a medical injury as a result of the assaults, Workers’ Compensation Benefits can be… Continue reading MAIL CARRIERS ATTACKED IN SANTA MONICA: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #29
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
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
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
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
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
HEALTH CARE WORKERS, SOCIAL SERVICES WORKERS, AND CALIFORNIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Work injuries are often studied based upon sector and occupation. Studies can impact how workers are trained and treated. Health Care Workers and Social Assistance Workers were recently studied in the article “Occupational Injuries in California Health Care and Social Assistance Industry” 2009 to 2018.” Kerri Wizner, Fraser W. Gaspar, Adriane Biggio, Steve Wiesner 06… Continue reading HEALTH CARE WORKERS, SOCIAL SERVICES WORKERS, AND CALIFORNIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW