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There are known hazards in life. As a result, people in Massachusetts can strive to avoid them or take other appropriate safety precautions. Unfortunately, there are not always precautions to protect a person. For example, an out-of-state workplace accident recently took the life of one worker and seriously injured another. The accident happened in mid-April. Investigators say it was caused by an explosion. One person was killed and another was flown from the site after suffering serious injuries. The identities of the victims have not been released, pending notification of family members. Reports indicate that several other employees suffered minor injuries in…

Construction is a very important part of the economy in Massachusetts. It is often considered a marker of an expanding economy as businesses grow. Unfortunately, some reports indicate that construction is one of the most treacherous jobs in this country, and workers could become involved in a deadly workplace accident. Latino workers appear to be affected more than others. Concerns about Latino safety have been raised after the Bureau of Labor of Statistics reported that Latinos are killed in construction accidents at a rate that is disproportionate with their overall employment numbers. In 2010, Latinos represented 24 percent of workers…

It is in the best interest of employers in Massachusetts and across the country to ensure the safety of their employees. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, a serious workplace accident can still occur resulting in serious injury or death. One man recently lost his arm after such an accident. The accident happened in late March at Rana Meal Solutions, an out-of-state company that makes pasta and sauces. According to reports, a 25-year-old man's arm was caught in an industrial mixer. Rescue workers spent 45 minutes attempting to extricate the man from the equipment. In order to do so, they used…

It is fairly common for people who work in potentially dangerous environments to receive information and training regarding those dangers. In most cases, they receive personal protective gear to prevent them from suffering injuries in a workplace accident. Unfortunately, workers in Massachusetts and across the country still suffer injuries despite the safety precautions that are in place. For example, one out-of-state man has recently been burned in an accident at work and was airlifted to a burn center. The accident happened one morning in January. A 50-year-old employee at Solar Compounds, Inc. was apparently working with, or near, hot, liquid asphalt.…