Category Archives: Work-related Deaths

NC Aggregates

Posted on September 8, 2021 by CrewsCrane

NC Aggregate Association Continue reading →

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Needlestick Injuries

Posted on February 28, 2019 by CrewsCrane

Raleigh, NC reported an estimated 781 to 1,484 needlestick-related injuries-a rate of 2.7 per 100 workers-occur annually at solid waste and recycling material recovery facilities. Researchers surveyed the owners of material recovery facilities in North America about needlestick incidents, which … Continue reading →

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OSHA Penalties Increase for 2019

Posted on February 14, 2019 by CrewsCrane

Do you know what your penalty will be when your cited by OSHA compliance officer visit to your facility? The annual increase started by President Obama and currently continued by President Trump has increased the OSHA penalties. Other than Serious … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Violations in 2018

Posted on February 4, 2019 by CrewsCrane

TOP TEN Violations in 2018 1 – Fall Protection 2 – Hazard Communication 3 – Scaffolding 4 – Respiratory Protection 5 – Lockout/Tagout 6 – Ladders 7 -Powered Industrial Trucks 8 – Fall Protection – Training Requirements 9 – Machine … Continue reading →

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Fatalities Lower in 2017

Posted on December 24, 2018 by CrewsCrane

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 CrewsCrane

“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 CrewsCrane

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 CrewsCrane

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 CrewsCrane

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

Posted in Bureau of Labor Statistics, Crane Accident, Customer, Days away from work, Death, Employees, Employers, Fatality, Fines, Ladders, Lever Hoist, Near Miss, OSHA, Serious Injury, Training, Work-related Deaths | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Fatal Work Injuries 2016

Posted on December 20, 2017 by CrewsCrane
Posted in Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business, Customer, Days away from work, Electric Shock, Employees, Employers, Fatality, Near Miss, OSHA, Safety Questions, Violations, Work-related Deaths | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment