The biggest cause of fatal work-related accidents in California as well as across the country is work-related motor vehicle accidents. These accidents may occur on public highways, within industrial complexes or at off-road work sites. According to the Centers for...
Month: December 2014
Driver Fatigue Cited As A Leading Factor In California Tour Bus Accident
Once again, driver fatigue is being cited as a leading factor in a fatal commercial tour accident. The recent bus crash near Shasta Lake killed one person, and at least 30 other were taken to nearby hospitals. The tour bus was en route to Washington State...
How agricultural safety numbers may impact California workers
In 2012, 374 farmers were killed while on the job, which translates to a fatality rate of 20.2 per 100,000 workers. Many of the deaths were caused by tractors turning over. To prevent such deaths, it is recommended that all tractors be fitted with a Roll-Over...
The 5 most common workplace injuries
California workers should know that career-ending injuries may happen in nearly any line of work. Accidents in the workplace may occur at even the most safety-conscious businesses, authorities say. The most common workplace accidents can cause back injuries, spine...