Random Lake, WI – A Lakeside Foods employee had her arm amputated above the elbow Monday in an industrial accident at the Wisconsin food packager. The 30-year-old victim was taken by Fight for Life to Froedert Hospital. OSHA has several standards in place to control amputation hazards in American workplaces. Approximately 3 million workers service equipment…
Read MoreHelena, AL – An employee of ABC Polymer Industries was killed on the job this month. Eva Saenz, 45, was sucked into an industrial machine after getting caught in the roller at the Alabama plastics factory. According to Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans, it appeared that Saenz “was working next to the rollers and bent down…
Read MoreSmyrna, TN – November marked the fourth fatal industrial accident at the Nissan Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna (TN). Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) responded to the scene to investigate the incident. Their investigation report is expected to be released within six weeks. Dennis Pinkston died as a result of head trauma after…
Read MoreTonawanda, NY – An employee was killed in an industrial accident at the Tonawanda Coke plant. The accident occurred in an industrial elevator in the plant’s coal-handling section. The local OSHA office has confirmed that an investigation has been opened and that findings will be issued within six months. Unfortunately, Tonawanda Coke Corp. has had previous health, safety,…
Read MoreCotgrave, Nottinghamshire, England – An electrical fire in an industrial building in the East Midlands of England has devastated at least three area businesses. Investigators have found the blaze which tore through an industrial estate last week was caused by an electrical fire. The fire severely damaged the large two-story building which housed six separate…
Read MoreSeattle, WA – Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has cited Industrial Container Services $215,250 for seven failure to abate serious violations related to confined space hazards and for not ensuring that moving parts were de-energized to prevent workers from becoming caught in machinery. Industrial Container Services refurbishes metal drums and other industrial containers. It…
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