While many workplaces pose multiple safety hazards that are not addressed, others may be perfectly safe. However, even in safe environments, unanticipated workplace accidents can happen in any industry nationwide, including in New York. One such work accident that occurred at about 10 a.m. on a recent Wednesday is under investigation in another state.
April rail car deaths investigation leads to $963,000 penalties
Workers in New York and other states are entitled to workplace environments that will not pose injury threats. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration does not take kindly to employers who disregard workers' safety. This was clearly demonstrated in the massive penalties it proposed after completing an accident investigation at a rail car cleaning facility in another state.
OSHA determines company responsible for worker's fatal injuries
Construction company owners and contractors in New York must assess the safety hazards on construction sites throughout all building activities. Each hazard must be addressed to protect workers from suffering construction accident injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently said nine New York construction workers have died in fall accidents so far this year, and compliance with safety regulations might have prevented these deaths.
Worker killed in industrial accident after 40 years in 1 company
After working for the same New York company for over 40 years, a worker lost his life in a workplace accident. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently completed an investigation into the March industrial accident. Investigators came to the conclusion that the worker's death resulted from safety violations that were committed by the company.
