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Dropped Pipe Spinner Injures Floorman
There is something to be said for following proper work procedures, including the inspection of tools and equipment. Here is [...]
Driver Trapped in Crushed Cab
A hydraulic cylinder crushed the cab of a dump truck, fatally injuring the driver. The incident occurred when the driver [...]
Oil Company Cited for Workplace Safety and Health Violations
OSHA initiated an investigation at a ConocoPhillips Co. refinery in Trainer, PA, in June 2008 as part of a National [...]
Drive Shaft Strikes Operator
A worker on a portable sawmill was killed when he was hit in the head by an unguarded drive shaft [...]
Don’t “Just Do It”
The morning sun momentarily blinded Phil as stepped out of his truck. Only 7:30 in the morning and it was [...]
Defective Lift Swings Into Line
A defective aerial lift swung out of control and into a high voltage line, killing an electrical worker. The lift [...]
Contract Warehouse Worker Caught and Crushed
INCIDENT Mr. Smith was caught in between and crushed by equipment according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration [...]
Company Owner Killed by Exploding Tire
The owner-operator of a heavy equipment maintenance business died because he undid the wrong bolts while trying to remove a [...]
Cold Storage Chain Catches Forklift Driver
The cold storage area of a food warehouse was the scene of a forklift fatality. The victim was working from [...]
Carnival Worker Crushed
A carnival crew had just pulled into the grounds and everyone was taking a rest or a nap until the [...]
Carbon Monoxide Kills Two
Running a gasoline-powered engine in a confined space can have fatal consequences, as an incident at a home construction site [...]
Bypassed Switch Cost Worker His Life, Employer $200,000
The owners of a bottle depot recycling business and the company supervisor said they had no knowledge that a safety [...]
Georgia Poultry Processing Plant Cited For Repeat, Serious Violations under Site-Specific Targeting Program
OSHA is proposing total penalties of $155,000 against a company after conducting an inspection. Four repeat safety violations being alleged [...]
Bulldozer Skids Into Excavation
A worker was operating a bulldozer at the top edge of a sloped excavation. The trench was being developed for [...]
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