The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released a preliminary report on worker fatalities in 2013. The report gives insight into the industries that resulted in the deaths of 4,405 workers in the United States last year. How Many Worker Fatalities Occurred in the Private Sector? Of the 4,405 worker fatalities in 2013, 3,929 deaths…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a Jacksonville construction company for exposing its employees to numerous fall hazards. Justin Construction Co. LLC was inspected in February 2014. During the investigation, OSHA inspectors observed workers without mandatory fall protection at three separate work sites. JCC was cited for inadequate fall protection, even for employees…
The suspect in a fatal hit-and-run crash is facing additional charges in the death of a young child. In April 2014, a Dodge Durango hit a Toyota Solara on North Goldenrod Road, forcing the car to jump the curb and crash into KinderCare DayCare Center. The driver of the Durango fled the scene. Thirteen people…
Four construction workers were injured when a rebar steel cage collapsed at a worksite on Interstate 91. Investigators are still unsure what happened, only noting that “something gave way.” The steel cage collapsed, and several workers had to be rushed to the hospital. Three of the workers were released the next morning while one remained…
Although many people associate impaired driving to alcohol consumption, this is not correct. According to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), “an ‘impaired driver’ is one who operates a motor vehicle while affected by alcohol and/or other drugs, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, or illicit substances.” To show the prevalence of impaired driving caused by…
Florida Transportation officials are figuring out ways for reducing wrong-way vehicle collisions. So far in 2014, there have been four wrong-way collisions that killed 10 people. Officials have a pilot program running in Tallahassee. According to The Tampa Tribune, the state department is taking multiple steps to reduce wrong-way drivers: Officials are adding new and…
Airbags have come a long way from when they first appeared in the 1980s. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says, “Although those older air bags saved thousands of lives, they deployed the same way for every occupant, causing injury and in some rare cases even death to children, (and) small adults.” In 2004,…
Unfortunately, with the limited resources of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), it is not possible for it to inspect the nearly 8 million workplaces it covers every year. To handle the high number of inspections, OSHA prioritizes its inspections and monitoring based off the most dangerous workplaces. Below is how OSHA prioritizes inspections…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2003, about 414 people died in accidents caused by flat tires or blowouts. Moreover, there were 10,275 injuries and 78,392 crashes associated with these types of accidents. Are Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Required on All Vehicles? In response to the high number of fatalities and…
WJHG News reports that a pedestrian is in critical condition after a truck struck him near the Coconut Grove Motor Inn in Panama City Beach in early September. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents such as this are too common. Last week, we discussed in a post about how Florida ranks number one as the most dangerous state…
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If you have been involved in a wreck with a semi, you should know that certain laws require truck drivers to follow a stricter set of rules. Below are some common questions about these laws for truck drivers: Can a Trucker Drive While Sick or Sleepy? According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA),…
