Category: Workplace Injuries
Injured employee survives Illinois chemical plant fire
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Evacuations continue in a community nearby the site of a serious explosion and fire at a Seward, Illinois chemical processing plant. The incident took place on a recent Sunday afternoon, leaving many nearby residents uneasy about their safety. Authorities moved quickly to begin evacuating those who live within a two-mile radius of the site. Continue reading “Injured employee survives Illinois chemical plant fire”
Food for thought: 1 farm worker dies on the job every day
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Food for thought: 1 farm worker dies on the job every day On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created in 1970 largely thanks to the efforts of union workers looking to curb the high workplace fatality rates across various fields.
However, many have long argued that the federal safety regulator does not go far enough. While workplace deaths Continue reading “Food for thought: 1 farm worker dies on the job every day”
Illinois Central worker blames his cancer on toxic exposure
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A loyal employee recalls his 40 years spent working for Illinois Central Railroad. Through the course of his employment, the man got to know virtually every facet of the industry. In his various roles over the decade, the employee worked as a switchman all the way up to yardmaster. Continue reading “Illinois Central worker blames his cancer on toxic exposure”
