UPS Worker Killed 13 Days Before Retirement After 44 Years
#UPS #WorkplaceSafetyLongtime UPS worker Paul Roberts, 63, was fatally struck by a vehicle at a Missouri facility, just 13 days before retiring after 44 years. The driver remained and is cooperating with police. read more
Dollar Tree manager sexually harassed cashier daily, lawsuit says
#SexualHarassment #WorkplaceSafetyA Dollar Tree cashier sued after her manager allegedly sexually harassed her daily, pressing against her at registers and asking her out repeatedly. She resigned after HR ignored reports, and he later stalked her at her new job. read more
Worker dies buried in 50,000 gallons of hot asphalt
#IndustrialAccident #WorkplaceSafetyA worker died after a tank truck carrying 50,000 gallons of hot asphalt ruptured in South Houston, burying him under three feet of material. Emergency crews recovered the body, and an investigation into the cause is ongoing. read more
Ex-Michigan staffer says university failed to protect her from Moore
#MichiganScandal #WorkplaceSafetyFormer Michigan staffer Paige Shiver says the university failed to protect her from ex-coach Sherrone Moore, calling their relationship an "open secret." Moore pleaded no contest to trespassing after confronting her with a butter knife. read more
Garbage Truck Claw Fatally Crushes Kentucky Woman
#WorkplaceSafety #LouisvilleA Kentucky woman was fatally crushed by a garbage truck's hydraulic claw while in an alley. Her family plans legal action, alleging the operators failed to see her and left her to seek help alone. read more
Ford Worker Crushed by Press Machine at Ohio Plant
#WorkplaceSafety #IndustrialAccidentGregory Knopf, 64, was crushed to death by a press machine during maintenance at a Ford plant in Ohio. Multiple agencies are investigating the industrial accident. The company expressed condolences and emphasized safety as its highest priority. read more
Tragic Death at Australian Wind Farm Raises Safety Concerns
#AustralianWindFarm #WorkplaceSafetyA worker was killed at Australia's Golden Plains Wind Farm after being crushed by a falling fan blade. The Australian Workers' Union raised concerns about unsafe working conditions, pointing to non-union contractors and inadequate supervision. read more
#DollarGeneral #WorkplaceSafety
Dollar General faces stricter penalties if stores are not made safer within 48 hours after agreeing to a $12 million fine to address workplace safety violations, including blocked exits and fire hazards. OSHA mandated changes and fines; company hired consultant for safety audits. read more
#ClarenceThomas #WorkplaceSafety
Justice Clarence Thomas aims to challenge workplace safety laws, particularly the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's authority, deemed by him as 'far-reaching.' The Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging OSHA's constitutionality, with Thomas advocating for limitations on agency power. read more
#Italy #WorkplaceSafety
An Indian farm laborer in Italy died after his arm was severed and legs were crushed in a work accident. The employer, accused of leaving the injured worker on the road, is under investigation. Trade unions plan to protest the death. read more
#ItalyExplosion #WorkplaceSafety
A massive explosion at a hydroelectric plant near Bologna resulted in three worker fatalities, five injuries, and four missing individuals. The blast occurred during maintenance work, causing structural collapse and flooding. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing with little hope for survivors. read more