Studies suggest that the amount of reported workplace injuries in certain states has slightly increased over the past year. Although companies in Colorado continue to improve safety procedures, accidents may still take place if these are not properly executed....
Workplace Injuries
Faulty safeguards may lead to workplace injury in Colorado
Many companies take steps to make the workplace a safer environment. Companies in Colorado are required to perform scheduled maintenance to ensure equipment is working properly, which may go a long way in preventing a workplace injury. If a company fails to maintain...
Workplace injury: New fall prevention rule effective next month
There are approximately seven million worksites across the country, including many in Colorado, where the frequency of fall accidents will hopefully decrease after new safety standards to address fall prevention become effective on Jan. 17. The new rule aims to bring...
Explosion causes 5 oil field workers to be injured on the job
Employees in oil fields in Colorado and other states face various risks whenever they are on site. Employers in all industries must provide safe workplace environments by addressing all known hazards. However, many companies disregard these responsibilities, and many...
No changes made at company after permanent disability injury
All employees in Colorado and elsewhere who work in industrial facilities are at risk of suffering amputation injuries, regardless of what they manufacture. Those working around machines in the baking industry are as vulnerable as workers who make car parts, and...
Workplace injury: Indoor workers can also suffer heat illness
The summer of 2016 will always be remembered for its extreme heat. In fact, an announcement by NASA stated that July's temperatures were higher than any temperatures for any month recorded in history. In times of extreme heat, extra attention must be paid to the...
Complaint prompts OSHA inspection to prevent workplace injury
Colorado workers in all industries have the right to safe workplace environments. If an employee of any company feels threatened by the circumstances in which he or she has to work, safety violations may be reported to federal authorities. With so many places to...
Workplace injury threats identified at auto parts manufacturer
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is concerned about the manner in which some companies and staffing agencies treat temporary workers in Colorado and other states. A facility at which automobile parts are produced was inspected by OSHA and their...
Wind turbine worker injured on the job when he falls 120 feet
Colorado employers, just like those in other states, are required to provide the required personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees in all circumstances in which their safety is threatened. Furthermore, it is also the responsibility of business owners to ensure...
Teen worker dies 10 days after he was severely injured on the job
A Colorado family is struggling to cope with the tragic death of their 17-year-old son. The teenager died 10 days after he was injured on the job at an industrial company in Columbus. The young man had been connected to a life support system since the night of the...
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