Construction Equipment
JUNE 12, 2015
A West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) worker was killed in a work zone after being struck by an “out-of-control” vehicle in Wood County, reports WVMetroNews. Police said Randall W. Bland, 49, died of serious leg injuries and seven other people were taken to hospitals including a second DOH worker who was treated for shock.
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 15, 2013
Two fatalities occurred in underground mines in West Virginia and Illinois, and one fatality occurred at a surface mine in Wyoming. ” The coal mining industry has not had three consecutive days of fatal accidents in more than 10 years, Main said. . The victim was in the golf cart when the accident occurred.
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Construction Knowledge
JANUARY 16, 2013
Here’s at a look at some of the worst construction accidents in American History: The Hoover Dam. One of the worst construction disasters in American history was the accident that occurred at Willow Island, West Virginia in 1978. Construction safety is often overlooked and the results are sometimes disastrous.
Safety Services Company
AUGUST 12, 2013
But consider this: not all workplace accidents are a direct result of human error. One company in West Virginia set up an incentive program that involved donations to a local charity. Accidents & Fatalities Safety Tips Training engineering controls mentoring' Why should we reward someone for doing the right thing?”
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Often, many teams are under the impression that jobsite accidents won’t happen to them — it’s something that happens to someone else. By sharing stories of accidents happening to other, real people, it can move the conversation in a way so teams recognize that accidents can happen — even to them. Promote to rotator No.
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 22, 2013
Industry organizations, including the National Mining Association (NMA) and the West Virginia Coal Association characterize the new rule as disregarding the concerns of their members, and infringing on their due-process rights. Provides that, after receiving a POV notice, operators can request expedited temporary relief.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 5, 2022
million work-related deaths and 374 million non-fatal workplace accidents occur every year. How effective contractor management saves time, money & lives. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:42. Occupational hazards exact high fiscal and social costs. Globally, 2.78 The construction industry had the largest amount of fatalities, with 1,008 in 2020. .
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