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The latest government data shows that the number of workplace injuries and workplace deaths was the lowest ever recorded in 2006, the latest year available. The actual figures are 4.4 injuries or...

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The United States Department of Labor reports that hospitals are the leading industry with the most nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses The latest figures from 2005 show that there were...

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As incredible as it seems, 10 days after seven were killed in a New York City crane collapse, the virtually identical thing happened again in Miami. The startling news this time is that Florida does not regulate or license tower cranes and crane operators. Two workers were killed and five were injured when the crane fell 30 stories. Workplace injuries kill and injury thousands each year. ...

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Yesterday's tragic crane collapse in NYC killed four and injured 10. It happened in mid-town Manhattan and could have been much worse. The site at 50th Street and 2nd Avenue is a bustling mid city intersection. The crane was on the 19th floor of a 44 story condo that was being built. There had been prior violations at this work site and neighbors complained that the workers were working...

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According to the National Center for Personal Injury Protection and Control, one out of every 10 US construction workers is accidentally injured every year. In 2003, 400,000 people suffered construction accident injuries so severe that they were forced to miss work that same year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2005 a total of 4.2 million injuries and illnesses were reported in...

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The Northshore Mall in Peabody has ducked a tragedy. The existing Macy's is being demolished and will be replaced by a Nordstrom's. During the early morning demolition, a chimney collapsed and destroyed some existing stores. There was only one minor injury. If it had happened several hours later when the stores were full, the result would have been horrendous. It is still...

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The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has reported the number of workplace injuries or illnesses that required visits to the emergency rooms of hospitals topped 3.4 million workers. The latest data, reported in this weeks edition, was from data analyzed from 2004. Workers under the age of 25 had the highest rate of injury. More than three-fourths of the injuries involved...

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In a sad and continuing saga of needless deaths, a tree trimmer in Austin, TX was killed today when he came in contact with a power line. The employer, Austin Energy, did not immediately release the workers name. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has been called in to investigate. All employers must take the necessary steps to insure the safety of their workers. ...

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It's hard to belive, but another contruction site worker fell to his death today in North Dakota. The worker was identified as Terry Helsene, 33, of Minnesota. He fell 20 feet down an elevator shaft at his work place. The Occupational Heath and Safety Administration is investigating. However, OSHA must not be doing a very good job on these cases. There must be stricter penalties for...

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Despite the strict fall protection rules of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), workers continue to fall at construction sites. The latest fall occurred today at the stadium of the University of Illinois in Champagne. The worker fell 20-25 feet and suffered a head injury. Project managers, general contractors, sub-contractors and project owners must do more to stop...

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Every CEO should strive to achieve the record accomplished by Cleveland Utilities. Today marked the 3 millionth hour without a work related injury. The last injury was 15 years ago in March, 1992. A company spokesperson Tim Henderson said employees encounter different dangers each day in the utility industry, anywhere from the slightest slip or fall to a major accident which could leave...

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Ralph A. Kraeger, 45, becomes the latest workplace accident victim. He died 13 days after he was critically hurt in a work accident. This incident in Nebraska serves to remind us all that there are far too many workers killed and injured in workplace accidents. Employers and general contractors can do more to stop these tragedies from occurring.

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The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that in 2005 there were 5,702 work related deaths in the United States. The good news is that is an 8% reduction in the number of deaths since 1992. The bad news is that each of these deaths was avoidable. Owners and contractors need to step up their efforts to insure worker safety. ITT, a major corporation, has set a goal of zero...

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The number of workers dying on the job this year will reach almost 6,000. More than two million will be seriously injured. Another 50,000 or more will die from cancer, lung and heart ailments and other occupational diseases caused by exposure to toxic substances.The financial toll will also be high: more than $3 billion in health care expenses and other costs to employers and workers, such as...

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A day laborer was killed when a trench collapsed at a construction site in New York. The worker, Juan Amendano, 30, was a married father of two. The eight foot trench collapsed at the site of work on an elementary school. The construction company owner, Mohammad Saigad, was cited for failure to provide protection on the sides of excavation and working without a permit. Ultimately, OSHA...

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