Norfolk Southern Says Ohio Toxic Train Derailment Expected to Cost Railroad $387M
Norfolk Southern officials say they expect the costs of February's toxic train derailment in Ohio to cost the company $387 million.
Tag Archives: Work Injury
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NTSB Investigating Norfolk Southern Safety Practices After Series of Train Accidents
The NTSB has announced a special investigation into a string of recent Norfolk Southern train accidents and derailments.
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Workers in Mining and Food-Service Industries Face Higher Risks of COPD, CDC Warns
A new CDC study finds 10% of workers develop COPD due to exposure at the workplace
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Workplace Irritants Linked To Distinct Types of Asthma: Study
A new study links workplace irritants to specific types of asthma and respiratory problems.
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Study Finds Increased Worker Deaths Due To Paint Stripper Exposure Side Effects
A new study finds that deaths from chemicals commonly used in paint strippers has increased in recent years, leading researchers to call for the removal of methylene chloride as a…
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Prevention of Construction Worker Falls and Injuries are Focus of “National Safety Stand-Down Week”
Federal safety officials are participating in a campaign to reduce the risk of falls on construction sites.
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Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Are Declining: Report
Work injury reports were down in 2016, but most of the declines came from minor injury reports, while the rate of more serious injuries appear to be mostly unchanged.
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Coal Miner “Black Lung Disease” Workplace Injury Claims Spiked In 2016: CDC
The CDC warns of an increase in black lung disease among coal miners in 2016, resulting in new regulations to control silicate dust in mines.
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WWE Concussion Lawsuits Filed By 53 Former Wrestlers
Several dozen professional wrestlers are suing the WWE, claiming their work for the company caused them to develop traumatic brain injuries and related disorders.
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Workplace Injury Information to be Reported Online, Under OSHA Plan
OSHA has issued a new rule requiring employers to submit annual workplace injury information to a publicly accessible database.
