Each year in the United States, millions of people are injured in the workplace. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there were around 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries or illnesses last year alone. While most of these injuries and illnesses are...
Month: November 2018
Main Causes Of Truck Accidents In San Diego
You may not think about it often, but there are plenty of trucks in and around San Diego. We are talking about the large commercial trucks you see around. Eighteen-wheelers Delivery trucks Tanker trucks Dump trucks And moreThese vehicles help keep our economy moving...
CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FINED FOR FATAL ACCIDENT
We found out last week that Cal/OSHA, California's workplace safety regulator, fined a construction company for violations concerning a fatal trench accident that happened in April. Bay Construction Co. was fined $141,075 for the accident that killed a worker in...
BLAME REVERSED IN DUI ACCIDENT
Earlier this year, the California Highway Patrol said that 35-year-old Justin Callahan was to blame for a fatal collision on the northbound I-5 transition ramp to westbound I-8. They said that thought he was going the wrong way in his Volkswagen when he collided with...
State Agency Looking Into Tesla Clinic Allegations
A few weeks ago, we brought you a story about former Tesla workers who outlined serious problems with the company's on-site clinic. Now, the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority are looking into the allegations. Members of the...
The Most Dangerous Jobs In The Country
We all know that some jobs are more dangerous than others, but do we know what the most dangerous jobs are in the United States?Well, according to this article from thestreet.com, these 13 jobs are the most dangerous when it comes to fatalities per workers: Military...
New Technology Helping Spinal Cord Injury Victim
We know that this story is not based in our coverage area, but the technology is discussed is going to affect those who have had spinal cord injuries all over the country. Lucas Hernandez, 20, suffered from a spinal cord injury when a load of steel pipes at a...
NEW CARPAL TUNNEL STUDIES CAN HELP
According to a new study from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, women are three times more likely to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome than men. In this article, they discuss the two definitive tests that can diagnose the syndrome, but it...
The US Post Office Treats Workers Unfairly
All across the country, the US Post Office uses workers classified as non-career employees. This status is similar to the temporary status that other government offices use and does not grant employees the benefits that full-time government employees receive. These...
Paralyzed Girl Becomes A YouTube Star
We want to bring you the inspirational story of Tiphany Adams, a woman who was in a horrible accident when she was just a teenager. When Adams was just 17-years-old, she and a friend were riding back home from a wakeboarding event when a drunk driver ran into their...