Category Archives: Workplace accident
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 »
Is Your Workplace Safe?
When we go to work each day, we hope to work in a safe environment. However, not everyone has that opportunity. In fact, more than 30% of the workers surveyed by Andrews Air Quality say that their workplace is an “accident waiting to happen.” Not only that, but nearly 60% of the 2,000 adults… Read More »
New Jersey Trash Collection Service Owner Killed By Garbage Truck
People go to work to make a living so they can pay bills and other expenses. Nobody expects to never come from work but it happens sometimes, unfortunately. This happened to a business owner who was working on a garbage truck. The man was pinned by the truck while servicing it and he died… Read More »
Workplace Dangers For Baggage Handlers
Working in an airport may seem like an exciting job for many people, but it’s one that can be rife with dangers. Baggage handlers are especially prone to injuries due to the nature of their job. They often lift heavy bags and must do so under pressure, causing serious injuries. In fact, studies show… Read More »
Were You Injured At Work During The Holidays?
Accidents at work become more common in warehouses in New Jersey and across the country as Americans buy Christmas presents, clogging up the supply chain and forcing workers to get as much done as possible. Indeed, longer work shifts and increased production rates are the norm this time of year as warehouse workers struggle… Read More »
