Category Archives: Work-related Deaths

Fatalities Lower in 2017

Posted on December 24, 2018 by

There were a total of 5,147 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2017. Down slightly from the 5, 190 fatal injuries reported in 2016. Fatal falls were at their highest level in 26 years at 887. Violence … Continue reading →

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Fall Protection tops OSHA Top 10

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

“The Top 10 represents the most frequently cited standards, and they are a good place to start for the employer in identifying hazards in their own workplace.” The top five violations remained unchanged for the fourth straight year, with Hazard … Continue reading →

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What is your life worth??

Posted on January 15, 2018 by

I ask this question all the time? How much is your life worth today if you die??? It really doesn’t matter who’s at fault because your dead. This stunt man was worth $12,675.00 According to OSHA fines and violation, a … Continue reading →

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

Posted on December 22, 2017 by

As this year 2017 approaches the celebrated Christmas and New Year time, Robin and I want to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Looking forward to many visits, laughs and most of all being … Continue reading →

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State Fatality Work Injuries

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

How does your state compare from the previous year? North Carolina had 24 increased fatality work injuries.

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Fatal Work Injuries 2016

Posted on December 20, 2017 by
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NATIONAL CENSUS OF FATAL OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES IN 2016

Posted on December 19, 2017 by

Sad news as the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the fatal work injuries. There were a total of 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2016,      a 7-percent increase from the 4,836 fatal injuries reported … Continue reading →

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