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Fuel Tanker Crash Seriously Injures Driver

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

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Driving a big rig is a profession that involves obvious risks, not the least of which involves the type of cargo that’s being carried at any given time.  When someone is driving a tanker that contains fuel, the need for caution is extraordinary.  That’s why the driver of one of those types of vehicles is [...]

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Construction Worker Killed by Dump Truck

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

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Construction work is not only physically taxing, especially in a climate like Florida’s, but it can also be quite dangerous.  Workers must use and maneuver with enormous pieces of equipment that can severely limit visibility, and when something goes wrong with this equipment, people can and are seriously hurt or killed.  Tragically, this appears to [...]

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Truck Driver Badly Injured in Workplace Accident

Thursday, December 3, 2009

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Workplace injuries are all too common, and those who deal with heavy machinery and large cargo tend to take on a higher degree of risks than those who pursue other occupations.  Unfortunately, one area man paid a steep price for a mishap yesterday when he was badly injured after being caught between his truck and [...]

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Worker Seriously Injured on Cargo Ship

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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Working on cargo ships is heavy industrial work most of the time, and the types of duties involved with loading and unloading cargo can be quite dangerous.  Unfortunately, one man in the area paid a heavy price for performing his work today as he fell on a cargo ship and was seriously injured.  While no [...]

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Man Loses Leg in Gas Tank Explosion

Friday, October 2, 2009

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Those who work in the petroleum industry understand that there are specific safety guidelines and procedures in place in order to deal with the inherent risks involved with handling this flammable material. If anyone makes any sort of mistake, it could lead to either immediate problems or serious fallout down the road. Unfortunately, [...]

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Airline Employee Falls off an Airport Lift and is Killed

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

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Airline workers are constantly under pressure, as the airlines are always trying to turn flights around faster, load the luggage faster and earn more profit. The industry as a whole has struggled mightily in recent years, and that constant pressure to not only survive but succeed often comes down to the performance levels of [...]

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Dole Lawsuit Decisions Hang in the Balance

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

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Dole is a company that’s known for its produce, specifically its well-known bananas, and the company has also been the target of lawsuits in different parts of the United States recently. Many of the early decisions went in favor of the plaintiffs, who claim that their work harvesting bananas led to their unwitting sterilization [...]

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