WORKERS COMPENSATION - WORKER SAFETY

A man employed by Design Metals of Grain Valley, MO fell to his death at the new IBM site in Columbia, MO. Some reports indicate that the worker was either not wearing or was not provided a safety harness. OSHA will investigate this workplace accident and is expected to issue a full report. More information can be found at The Columbia Daily Tribune or radio station KBIA.

Auto Safety - Auto Accidents

The I-70 bridge is the location of two car crashes on I-70. This story has more information:

Interstate 70 delay

Medical Products Liability - Patient Safety

Some researchers believe that CT Scan and MRI's may expose patients to unnecessarily high levels of radiation - causing an increased risk of cancer. Read this news story for more information:

CT Scanners Scrutinized For Radiation Risks

WORKER SAFETY - WORKERS COMPENSATION

The working conditions in the Big Branch mine, operated by Massey Energy, were simply dangerous. Air flow was a "persistent problem", leading to the build up of explosive methane gas and coal dust. In dangerous environments, worker safety must be a priority. This story details the FBI's investigation into Massey's operation and the safety problems leading to the Big Branch explosion.

Mine Probe Examines Airflow, Possible Tampering

RECALL - CHILDREN'S TYLENOL - PRODUCTS LIABILITY

Forty-three different Johnson & Johnson products are subject to a product recall. According to this report from ABC News, those products include Childrens Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl. The raw materials used to make these medications were contaminated with bacteria that could cause gastrointestinal illness. According to reports, contaminated products have a "moldy or musty smell" and should not be consumed. Check out the report here: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/childrens-tylenol-recall-fda-report-rips-quality-control/story

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WORKER SAFETY

On April 20th 11 men died while working on the Deepwater Horizon, the BP oil rig that caught fire and collapsed in the Gulf of Mexico. There are numerous reports that safety guidelines were not followed. However, the legal ramifications of this disaster go beyond the deaths of these men. This story explains what is at stake for BP and those affected by the oil spill:

Legal Complications Grow As Gulf Oil Spill Expands

AUTO ACCIDENTS

I was recently asked to represent a young woman who was violently rear-ended while stopped at a traffic light. It was 11:00 pm and she was on her way home from work. The driver who struck her was, at the time of the crash, on his cell phone. Transportation safety experts refer to such incidents as "distracted driving."

Distracted driving contributes to thousands of road deaths every year, causing some states to impose bans on using hand-held cell phones or texting while driving.

Put the phone away while driving. This simple bit of advice may save you and the people you share the road with from sever injury or worse. Take some time to read this news piece about Nationwide Insurance Safety Officer Bill Windsor.
Straight From A Safety Expert: Put The Phone Away While Driving

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