Logger Didn’t Hear His Co-worker’s Chainsaw
A logger suffering from lack of sleep reported for work. He was supposed to be keeping a safety watch for another faller who was cutting down trees, but took a nap instead. A co-worker had
Carbon Monoxide Kills Carpet Layer
A 25-year-old man got a job as a laborer, installing carpets in newly-built homes for a small company after a tornado had devastated a small farming community.
Plant Manager Jailed for Six Years for Safety Cover-ups
The former manager of Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Co. [...]
Head injuries kill truck driver
A 34-year-old male truck driver was killed when he was hit by a load of laminated veneer beams falling from a forklift.
Freight Train Hits Watchman
A 59-year old worker was clearing snow from a rail station walkway when he was struck and killed by an approaching freight train.
Heart Attack Caused By Lack Of Oxygen GalleryHeart Attack Caused By Lack Of Oxygen
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Heart Attack Caused By Lack Of Oxygen
A natural gas company service man was contacted early one winter morning to investigate a gas leak. A bridge crew had noticed a strong odor of gas and a hissing sound at a natural gas
Moving Chain Fractures Foot GalleryMoving Chain Fractures Foot
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Moving Chain Fractures Foot
A 23-year-old mill worker received a compound fracture to his foot when he tried to clear a conveyor jam.
Shingler Falls Off Roof
While shingling a house, a 46-year-old roofer fell more than 20 feet (six meters) to his death.
Carbon Dioxide Suffocates Worker
Two workers were suffocated by gas from a fire extinguishing system they were repairing on a ship. They were working on the cylinders containing carbon dioxide. Suddenly three of the cylinders discharged, filling the room
Child Orphaned at 4
Four-year-old Tylerann Zadroga lost her mother in 2004 and now her father is dead at age 34.
Worker Dies Shoveling Snow Off Roof
If you're tasked with shoveling snow off a roof this winter, take a lesson from this fatality, in which an employee fell through a snow-covered skylight.
Three Heroes Die Attempting Rescue in a Confined Space GalleryThree Heroes Die Attempting Rescue in a Confined Space
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Three Heroes Die Attempting Rescue in a Confined Space
A young student engineer had just started a new job on a dam construction project. Another employee was given the task of showing him around the dam site. He took the engineer to a drain
Eye Injuries Hurt
Every single day about 1,000 people injure an eye on the job. Some of these injuries are called "minor", but even a minor eye injury results in lost work time, pain, and sometimes lasting damage.
Company Owner Hit by Falling Tree
The owner of a lumber company was struck and fatally injured by a falling tree just minutes after arriving at work.
Protection That Matters – A PPE Checklist GalleryProtection That Matters – A PPE Checklist
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Protection That Matters – A PPE Checklist
In many occupations personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed as [...]
Protect Your Hearing and Avoid Hearing Loss GalleryProtect Your Hearing and Avoid Hearing Loss
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Protect Your Hearing and Avoid Hearing Loss
What’s at Stake? As the saying goes, “better the devil [...]
Seven Statistics on Working in Winter GallerySeven Statistics on Working in Winter
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Seven Statistics on Working in Winter
In many parts of North America, winter can pose significant [...]
Seven Statistics on Workplace Hand Injuries GallerySeven Statistics on Workplace Hand Injuries
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Seven Statistics on Workplace Hand Injuries
Considering how often we use our hands and the number [...]
Seven Statistics on Nail Gun Hazards
Nail guns are powerful, easy to operate and fast at [...]
Seven Statistics on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss GallerySeven Statistics on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
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Seven Statistics on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Noise-induced hearing loss is a serious and preventable workplace and [...]
Seven Statistics on Operating Hand and Power Tools GallerySeven Statistics on Operating Hand and Power Tools
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Seven Statistics on Operating Hand and Power Tools
Workers operating hand and power tools face a wide range [...]
Seven Statistics on Hand Tool Hazards GallerySeven Statistics on Hand Tool Hazards
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Seven Statistics on Hand Tool Hazards
Hand-powered tools may be safer than electrically powered ones, but [...]
Chainsaw Safety
The power chainsaw is the right tool for the job [...]
Construction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps GalleryConstruction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps
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Construction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps
A critical element of every construction company’s environmental health and [...]
Don’t Blow It Word Scramble
Horseplay and compressed air are a particularly bad combination. You [...]
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