Worker Injury Articles

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Texas Leads Nation in Industry Worker Death According to a CDC Study

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) published a study during Summer 2023 that tracked federal workplace data from 2014 through 2019. This study was novel in concept and collected information on 470 total deaths among industry workers across the United States. Among the causes of death, vehicle crashes and being hit by an…

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Construction Worker Accused of Being on Drugs Was Having a Heatstroke

Gabriel Infante was working for B Comm Constructors in June of 2022. He was working outside in the summer sun to move internet fiber optic cables when he began to exhibit signs and symptoms of a heatstroke, which included confusion, altered mental state, dizziness, and loss of consciousness. Mr. Infante’s friend and co-worker, Joshua Espinoza,…

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At Least 1 Injured in Explosion and Massive Fire at Sherwin-Williams Paint Factory Plant in Garland, Texas

Around 1:15 a.m. on August 7, 2023, officials reported an explosion and massive fire that broke out at a Sherwin-Williams paint manufacturing and processing plant. The explosion occurred at the company’s plant at 701 South Shiloh Road in the Dallas suburb of Garland, Texas. At least one factory worker was injured and taken to the…

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The Dangers of Backing Up Heavy Equipment Without a Spotter

Every year, numerous workplace accidents occur due to inadequate safety measures, particularly when it comes to operating heavy equipment. Backing up heavy equipment without a spotter is serious hazard that is very likely to cause serious bodily injury or death through striking or backing-over pedestrians. OSHA regulations make clear that several dangers arise from backing…

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