People are injured every day. People are injured in car accidents, trucking accidents, construction accidents, work accidents, fires, explosions, pools, and elevators. Many people are even killed in these accidents. For people who are injured or killed, and for their loved ones, it is of the utmost importance that they receive whatever compensation they are…
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The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a deadly explosion that occurred on railroad tracks located near the 26500 block of East Hardy Road in Harris County, Texas. On November 5, 2022, at approximately 8:00 a.m., a Union Pacific employee working on a railroad line was killed in a gas explosion, according to officials…
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What must construction site managers and employers do to protect workers who are engaged in work over or near water? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) addresses this concern in 29 CFR 1926.106, which provides for the following: Although simply stated, these requirements have been the subject of numerous letters of interpretation over the…
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Construction sites can present numerous hazards to workers. Chief among these are the dangers associated with excavation work, including the threat of cave-ins and trench collapses that can result in crushing injuries, asphyxiation, and death. Worker injuries caused by trench collapses or cave-ins are preventable. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) requires that individuals…
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People get hurt on the job every day. Many injured workers want to believe that their company will do the right thing by covering medical bills and possibly more. Unfortunately, the loyalty injured employees may have for their company can prevent them from hiring a lawyer and protecting themselves and their families. Choosing to place…
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Multiple crews responded to an explosion at a commercial facility located in the 5400 block of Wilbarger Street in Fort Worth, Texas. Officials stated that the explosion occurred on August 30, 2022, at about noon. According to the Fort Worth Fire Department (“FWFD”), the incident resulted from an industrial accident with a fire. The FWFD…
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What is Considered a Workplace Injury? If you’ve been injured at work, you may be wondering if you have a case against your employer. After all, accidents happen all the time, and not every accident is the result of someone else’s negligence. However, there are certain types of accidents that are more likely to be…
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When construction workers report to a job site to perform their job duties, they expect the company and other contractors they are working for/with will maintain the safety of the job site. Maintaining the integrity and safety of the job site is critical for the safety of workers. When a construction worker is injured at…
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