For many modern professionals, there’s a frustrating irony to their hard work--their fast- paced, high energy jobs actually prevent them from being active and healthy. While one might think high stress would equal high energy output--and thus, a fine-tuned physique--the World Health Organization s…
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Worker's arm amputated at turkey facility
OSHA has cited Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc. for eleven safety violations at its Barron, Wisconsin, facility after a worker’s arm was amputated below the shoulder while the individual was conducting cleaning activities in a confined space.
Jennie-O Turkey Store, based in Willmar, Minnesota, is a di…
Fall hazards in unusual places — what you don’t know CAN hurt you
This post was written by Rigid Lifelines, a leading provider of fall protection solution and OSHA fall protection information. They provide anything from a simple fall arrest harness, to a more comprehensive system.
Many fall hazards are obvious to even the untrained eye. Unenclosed elevated walkwa…
Worker's death at recycling facility results in $183,300 penalty
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has cited Marietta Industrial Enterprises Inc., which operates Refuse Recycling in Marietta, Ohio, for 21 safety violations. OSHA opened an inspection after a worker was found dead inside the rotating drum assembly of a machine used to screen recy…
Worker killed in North Carolina Ferris wheel accident
A carnival worker was killed and another critically injured as they dismantled a Ferris wheel early on Monday morning, 16 May 2011.
The workers were taking apart the wheel, when a cable broke that was supporting the bucket lifts the men were in. The men then fell to the ground.
42-year-old Micha…
Utility worker electrocuted
A 39-year old employee of a private utility company was electrocuted upon contacting a power line in Iowa County.
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) along with the Sheriff's Department and Coroner's Office are investigating the electrocution.
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