Worker Injury Articles

Texas’ work-related death toll jumped by over 20 percent last year, despite an overall decrease across the country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas lost 531 workers in 2012 compared to 433 workers just the year before. At the same time, the total number of lives claimed on the job across the U.S….

Some jobs require specialized training in order to do them safely and properly. But sometimes, even the most well-trained or careful employees can end up in situations that lead to injuries or death. A workplace accident can have far-reaching consequences, so it is important for everyone to be as careful as possible while working. Our…

There is a risk of workplace injury regardless of industry, but some jobs are simply more dangerous than others. When a workplace accident occurs, the seriousness of the injuries can range from minor to severe, even death. The accident victim’s life could be drastically changed. Our readers in Houston might be interested in this developing…

Some jobs are more dangerous than other. Those who work in hazardous work environments know the risk, but continue to work, being careful to avoid situations that could lead to injury or death. Sadly though, sometimes accidents do happen and people can get hurt. Such a workplace accident, occurred here in Houston recently, which left…

As many as 26 workers were on duty when a Blue Rhino propane tank plant erupted into a series of explosions last night. Seven were taken to local hospitals for evaluation and treatment following the Central Florida gas blast; one person was in critical condition. All workers have been accounted for following the explosions. The…

Thirteen workplace-related deaths occur across the United States every day. In Texas most employers are required to obtain workers compensation insurance in order to have some protection for their employees in the event of a workplace injury or death. This insurance sets limits on the amount of damages the family of a loved one can…

A Halliburton employee died while servicing a well on a North Dakota oil rig in January. As a result of the unsafe work conditions present at the time of his death, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a $14,000 fine to the company for two serious safety violations. The employee was killed when a pipe…

A new building that was being built as part of the Texas A&M’s Equine Center collapsed over the weekend, injuring at least four construction workers when the steel beams toppled over. The workers were trapped for just over 30 minutes before rescue crews could extricate them from the fallen building. The fallen structure had to…