A 63-year-old semi-truck driver died after being crushed by a crate pushed off a flatbed trailer. He worked for his employer, a sheet metal roofing manufacturer, for 23 years. His duties included delivering roofing materials to construction sites. « Less
Washington — Case Report — 3/15/2024 — 2 Views
A 36-year-old heavy equipment mechanic died while repairing a large excavator. He worked for his employer, a mechanical contractor, for three weeks. He had several years of work experience as a mechanic and operator. His job duties included maintaining construction vehicles, trucks, and trailers. He was married with young children. « Less
Washington — Case Report — 3/14/2024 — 1 Views
A 36-year-old heavy equipment mechanic died while repairing a large excavator. He worked for his employer, a mechanical contractor, for three weeks. He had several years of work experience as a mechanic and operator. His job duties included maintaining construction vehicles, trucks, and trailers. He was married with young children. « Less
Washington — Case Report — 3/14/2024 — 0 Views
Dos trabajadores de huertas murieron en colisiones distintas que involucraron cuatrimotos. Otros seis trabajadores han muerto en colisiones de cuatrimotos en Washington desde 2013. Otros 106 sufrieron lesiones graves en el mismo período. En todo el país, más de 300 trabajadores murieron y más de 2000 resultaron heridos al conducir cuatrimotos entre 2003 y 2013. Alrededor del 60 por ciento de las muertes ocurrieron en actividades agrícolas, de acuerdo con la OSHA. More »Las políticas de seguridad y la capacitación apropiada en el uso de cuatrimotos pueden prevenir lesiones y muertes. « Less
Washington — Other — 3/4/2024 — 1 Views
Two orchard workers were killed in separate crashes involving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Six more workers have died in ATV crashes in Washington since 2013. Another 106 were seriously injured over the same period. Across the nation, over 300 workers died and over 2000 were injured operating ATVs from 2003 to 2013. Around 60 percent of deaths were in agriculture, according to OSHA. ATV safety policies and proper training can prevent injuries and fatalities. « Less
Washington — Case Report — 3/4/2024 — 0 Views
Un barrendero de 59 años de edad murió cuando fue aplastado en un elevador de pacas de una prensa de heno. Trabajó durante tres años para su empleador, un exportador de heno y paja, en el turno nocturno, barriendo el piso de la planta de procesamiento de heno. « Less
Washington — Case Report — 2/21/2024 — 0 Views
A 30-year-old gas station clerk was shot in a robbery. He worked for his aunt and uncle, who owned the gas station for three years. The clerk moved to the United States the previous year to learn how to run his own business. His aunt and uncle provided him room, board, and transportation. Punjabi « Less
Washington — Case Report — 2/5/2024 — 0 Views
A 30-year-old gas station clerk was shot in a robbery. He worked for his aunt and uncle, who owned the gas station for three years. The clerk moved to the United States the previous year to learn how to run his own business. His aunt and uncle provided him room, board, and transportation. « Less
Washington — Case Report — 2/5/2024 — 0 Views
A 30-year-old gas station clerk was shot in a robbery. He worked for his aunt and uncle, who owned the gas station for three years. The clerk moved to the United States the previous year to learn how to run his own business. His aunt and uncle provided him room, board, and transportation. « Less
Washington — Case Report — 2/5/2024 — 1 Views
A 30-year-old gas station clerk was shot in a robbery. He worked for his aunt and uncle, who owned the gas station for three years. The clerk moved to the United States the previous year to learn how to run his own business. His aunt and uncle provided him room, board, and transportation. « Less
Washington — Case Report — 2/5/2024 — 0 Views
