Category Archives: Workplace accident
Amazon Cited for Workplace Injuries, Hazards in New Jersey
The workplace should be a safe environment, but unfortunately, that is not always the case. Workplace hazards are common, and employees are getting injured everywhere. Warehouse work is especially dangerous, with so much equipment involved. Amazon is known as the world’s largest retailer, but it’s also known for hazardous work conditions. An Amazon warehouse… Read More »
New Employees Face High Risk of Injuries
It’s hard being the new guy at work. New workers have to spend hours of training learning all the procedures. They have to meet new people and deal with customers. But one thing that is not often talked about is that new employees also face a high risk of injuries. It’s true. Because new… Read More »
Workplace Safety: What Employers and Employees Can Do
June is National Safety Month, which encourages everyone to stay safe in whatever they do. This especially applies to employers and employees, who need to do their part to prevent safety issues in the workplace. But even in July and beyond, safety is still important. Hazards do not go away, so it’s important to… Read More »
How AI Can Help Prevent Workplace Accidents
Employers want to keep their workers safe while on the job. It just makes sense. Healthy workers are happy workers. Plus, workplace accidents can be complex and expensive to deal with. It’s best to avoid them altogether. But even if the employer requires safety training and provides the appropriate materials and gear for a… Read More »
NJ Man Killed In Workplace Accident
Getting hit by a car is something that can happen to anyone and at any time — even at the workplace. Sadly, a New Jersey man was recently killed in a workplace accident. A man from Paterson died after he was hit by a vehicle while working at the Covanta Sanitation Company, located at… Read More »
Woman Suffers Burns In NJ Workplace Accident
In an ideal world, the workplace would be safe. There would be no accidents or injuries. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Workers get injured on a daily basis in all industries. A recent workplace accident in New Jersey has led to burns. The incident happened on the evening of October 8 on… Read More »
Man Found Dead In Kettle Cooker
We tend to think that the workplace is safe, but anyone can get injured in a work-related accident. No workplace is immune. In some cases, employees even die due to unsafe conditions. Sadly, this is what happened to a New Jersey man. He was recently found dead in a kettle cooker at his workplace,… Read More »
New Jersey Dock Worker Crushed To Death
Many people work on the docks for a living, helping bring in cargo from ships. While this can be a lucrative job, it can also be a dangerous one. Various types of machines are used to unload the cargo and if used improperly, a serious or even fatal accident can occur. Sadly, this was… Read More »
3 Amazon Workers Killed In NJ
It’s always sad to hear of someone dying in the workplace. But when multiple employees die at the same workplace over the span of just one month, something’s wrong. That’s what’s happening at Amazon facilities in New Jersey. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the three deaths. The first one happened… Read More »
Man Dies By Granite Slab In Workplace Accident
Workplace accidents can happen in a variety of ways. For example, heavy materials, such as granite, can cause catastrophic injury or death when they fall on an employee. Sadly, this was recently the case in New Jersey. On the afternoon of April 21, a 37-year-old New Jersey man was killed when a large slab… Read More »
