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Texas Construction Workers Exposed to High Mortality Rate
For years, Texas has led the nation in occupational deaths, with the top percentage typically arising from construction. Despite apparent efforts to combat the inherent risk in construction and other industrious trades, employers have touted that new employees receive mandatory OSHA training in the hopes…
Tragedy Strikes Marathon Petroleum Refinery: 1 Employee Dead, 2 Injured in Galveston Bay Fire
Shortly after 9:30 am CST on Monday, May 15, a fire broke out at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in Texas City. According to Marathon officials, workers were performing routine maintenance when a pump deal near them failed, resulting in a fire. Three workers were rushed…
Fall Protection
Falls are one of the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and death. Falls are included among what is oftentimes referred to as the “Fatal Four” in workplace incident and injury cases alongside electrocutions, struck-by, and caught-in/between. Controlling worksite employers must ensure that adequate…
How Much Compensation Can You Get From a Welding Accident at Work?
Welding is one of the most important jobs on any construction site, and also one of the most hazardous. Around 560,000 welding accidents occur each year in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, many of which result in severe or even fatal…
¿Cuáles son sus derechos después de una lesión en el lugar de trabajo?
Sufrir una lesión en el lugar de trabajo en Houston, TX puede implicar una gran cantidad de estrés e incertidumbre. Es posible que tenga derecho a una compensación ya sea con un reclamo de Compensación para Trabajadores o por medio de la Ley Jones. Independientemente…
Train Derailments Shockingly Common
Several recent train derailments have highlighted the safety concerns associated with train transportation. On March 4, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Springfield, Ohio, causing 28 cars to go off the rails. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. This event occurred approximately one month…
Houston Woman is 7th Pedestrian Hit and Killed This Month
A 71-year-old woman was hit and killed last Tuesday shortly after 11:15 p.m. near the 6600 block of Hillcroft Street. According to Houston police, the woman had just gotten off a METRO bus and was attempting to cross the street when she was struck by…
Can TikTok be Sued for Injuries and Deaths Caused by Its Content?
Social media “viral” trends are not new. Many seem harmless and fun while others are dangerous and can lead to serious injury or even death. Of high concern is TikTok, which seems to be a current leader of the social media platforms. There is no…
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