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  • Mechanic Crushed When the Dozer He Was Lowering Shifted and Fell Off the Jack - Massachusetts

    Results of an investigation by MA FACE into a work-related fatality, including recommendations for prevention.
    Massachusetts — Case Report — 3/15/2015 — 84 Views
  • Laborer Electrocuted When Jackhammer Strikes Underground Power Line

    On August 20, 2014, a 38-year-old laborer was electrocuted when the jackhammer he was using struck an underground power line.
    Washington — Other — 3/11/2015 — 0 Views
  • Laborer Electrocuted When Jackhammer Strikes Underground Power Line - Slideshow

    On August 20, 2014, a 38-year-old laborer was electrocuted when the jackhammer he was using struck an underground power line.
    Washington — Multi-Media — 3/11/2015 — 4 Views
  • Annual Report Tracking Silicosis and Other Work-Related Lung Diseases in Michigan, 2013

    Annual report from Michigan's Project SENSOR (Sentinel Event Notification System for Occupational Risks), an occupational disease reporting and surveillance program. The occupational and environmental health team at Michigan State University works closely with and is a bona fide agent of both the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to administer this project.
    Michigan — Annual Report — 3/10/2015 — 7 Views
  • Hispanic Roofer’s Fall Protection Failed Causing Him to Fall 29.91 Feet to His Death

    On Monday, June 30, 2014 at 11:48 am a 60-year-old Hispanic roofer was removing shingles from a church roof. As he leaned back on the leading edge of the roof, his safety rope snapped, causing him to fall 29 feet 11 inches to hard dirt below. Although the victim was wearing a safety harness, it was not considered a personal protection fall arrest system and he was not tied off properly. Emergency services were called and the victim was in cardiac arrest when emergency personnel arrived. More »
    Kentucky — Case Report — 3/9/2015 — 32 Views
  • Road Construction Worker Hazard Datasheet

    Decribes common health hazards and prevention associated with the occupation of road construction workers.
    Illinois — Brochure — 2/25/2015 — 8 Views
  • Notes from the Field: Silicosis in a Countertop Fabricator — Texas, 2014

    Article in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) about a severe case of silicosis with progressive massive fibrosis in a worker employed by an engineered stone countertop company as a polisher, laminator, and fabricator.
    California — Journal Article — 2/13/2015 — 5 Views
  • 2013 Annual Report: Summary of Occupational Disease Reports to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

    Annual report from Michigan's Project SENSOR (Sentinel Event Notification System for Occupational Risks), an occupational disease reporting and surveillance program. The occupational and environmental health team at Michigan State University works closely with and is a bona fide agent of both the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to administer this project.
    Michigan — Annual Report — 2/12/2015 — 6 Views
  • 0344 20 years (1989-2008) of direct costs associated with falls from height among union carpenters, Washington State, USA.

    To examine trends in workers' compensation payments for falls from height (FFH) among a large cohort of carpenters over a 20-year period (1989-2008). Cost data provide an important metric reflecting frequency of falls and severity of associated injuries.
    Washington — Journal Article — 2/12/2015 — 4 Views
  • Foreman Falls into Running Auger after Stepping on Door Panel With Broken Door Interlocks

    On Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 9:00 am a 21- year- old foreman and two coworkers were assigned to clean a mixing plant and try to free the vein feeder that had become clogged with dried concrete. The last time the mixing plant had been used was the fall of 2013 and it had been stored for the winter in the lot next door without having been cleaned. After freeing the vein feeder, the foreman started the mixer section to remove the dried concrete. More »
    Kentucky — Case Report — 2/11/2015 — 32 Views
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